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A poll has found that a majority of people in Germany would scale back or scrap their festive Christmas lights altogether to combat climate change.A majority of Germans said that because of environmental concerns, they would consider taking down their Christmas lights. Some 57 per cent said that they would decrease their use of Christmas lights or even abandon them entirely in the future. The poll conducted by YouGov found that 11 per cent of those surveyed will not have any Christmas lights at all this year, while another 10 per cent said that they would discard the tradition in the future, reports the state-owned German news outlet DW. The opinion is divided amongst Germans on whether there should be less lighting on streets and public buildings, with 44 per cent for, 44 per cent against, and 12 per cent don’t knows. Poll: One in Four German Adults Do Not Celebrate Christmas https://t.co/cS2WVXj3Je — Breitbart London (@BreitbartLondon) December 24, 2018 The tradition of … [Read more...] about Majority of Germans Support Ditching Christmas Lights, Because Climate Change

Following complaints from parents over Christmas festivities being dropped by a public daycare centre, Catholics have spoken out to criticise what they say has been a trend in municipal kindergartens for some time.Parents contacted regional German newspaper Hessian Niedersächsische Allgemeine (HNA) when they discovered the nursery their children attend won’t be putting up a Christmas tree, telling Christmas stories, or celebrating Christmas in general. Teachers at the Sara Nussbaum House daycare centre in Kassel said they will forgo “Christian rituals” so as to accommodate the “diverse cultures” of other children, families told the newspaper. Asked by HNA for comment, the city of Kassel confirmed that Christmas celebrations had not taken place at Sara Nussbaum House for a number of years. The city later revised its initial statement after further consultation with the daycare centre, informing the newspaper that Christmas … [Read more...] about Parents Angry Christmas Dropped from Public Daycare Centres

Photo: PRWeb Photo: PRWeb Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1 Photo: PRWeb Automax Truck and Car Center in Farmington Has an Angel Tree for Gift Donations 1  /  1 Back to Gallery Car buyers can pick an angel off the Angel Tree for a gift donation for a child this holiday season. FARMINGTON, N.M. (PRWEB) December 09, 2019 AutoMax Truck and Car Center, a used car dealership in Farmington that has a much-deserved reputation for providing excellent customer service, has a heartwarming initiative this holiday season with its Angel Tree. The Angel Tree is a cherished annual tradition at AutoMax Truck and Car Center during the holiday season. When a customer buys a vehicle from the dealership between December 2nd–14th, they can pick an angel off the … [Read more...] about Automax Truck and Car Center in Farmington Has an Angel Tree for Gift Donations

close Video Bill Bennett on the long and forgotten history of a cherished Christmas tradition "Deep within the spirit of Advent lies the warm, inviting sound of a traditional Christmas carol," said Fox News contributor Bill Bennett on Fox Nation's "25 Days of Christmas." In this exclusive Fox Nation series, Bennett, a former secretary of education, explains the forgotten origins of many Americans' favorite customs in the days leading up to Christmas. The season of Advent begins four Sundays before Christmas and ends on Christmas Eve. During this time, the Christian Church prepares to celebrate the birth of Jesus and some anticipate the arrival of Christmas day with an Advent calendar, which originated with German Lutherans in the 19th century. "Join us as we prepare for the holiday season with our own Advent calendar Fox Nation-style," narrated Bennett, "Each day we will bring you back in time to tell you the stories that have become a part of … [Read more...] about The long and forgotten history of a cherished Christmas tradition

There was plenty of news across Washington, D.C., and northern Virginia on Wednesday. If you missed any of it on your local Patch, here's a roundup of some of the top stories from the past 24 hours.Alexandria Restaurant Inspections: 10 Violations Include FliesManassas Christmas Parade 2019: Parade Route, ScheduleFredericksburg Christmas Parade 2019: Parade Route, ScheduleSexual Assault Suspect Turns Himself In At Quantico Marine Base A suspect in a March sexual assault in Woodbridge turned himself in Tuesday at Marine Corps Base Quantico without incident, according to the Prince William County Police Department. Dog Park Study Underway In Fairfax, Survey Open The Fairfax County Park Authority has launched a study on dog parks in the county to help plan where more off-leash parks are needed and sponsorship. Parking Reduction For Fairfax County Malls Approved The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to reduce parking requirements at malls, opening opportunities for empty … [Read more...] about Stores Closing, Christmas Parades, Puppy Nativity: News Nearby