Catholic voters said "yes" to Donald Trump in Tuesday's election, giving the Republican a 10-point jump from 2020 to 2024.

As U.S. Catholic bishops gather for their annual fall meeting this week in Baltimore, the specter of President-elect Donald Trump's resounding victory will hang over the proceedings.

It seems every year, around Christmas time, a debate begins between Christians and the rest of the World over whether Christmas symbols should be displayed and the traditional greeting "Merry Christmas" should be used as opposed to something more inclusive, like "Happy Holidays." This debate reveals that both sides suffer a deep ignorance of the whole celebration. All religions regard God as a distant, all-powerful being, whose presence and blessings we have to earn by certain religious practices. This, predictably, places a barrier between those practicing a specific religion and all others. Christmas celebrates just the opposite...an inclusive God who loves us all so much and wants to be so close to us, He becomes human and lives with us.

The alcohol-free beer garden comes from Dray Drinks, Boston's first NA bottle shop.

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We’re in the holiday season of the worst pandemic of our lives. Canceling our gatherings is the safe thing to do. But, how can we still — creatively and safely — connect with the people we love? Maybe there are some opportunities for us this year, too.

Original Air Date: November 28, 2020

Guests: 

Priya Parker — Stanley Weintraub — Peter Reinhart — Helen Macdonald — Gregg Krech

Interviews In This Hour: 

A Pandemic Holiday Season Offers Opportunities For Community, Too — Stanley Weintraub on the World War I Christmas Truce — Peter Reinhart on the Spiritual Importance of Bread — Helen Macdonald On 'The Dark Is Rising' — How to Cultivate Gratitude

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With the holiday season underway, people are feeling festive – including at work. But whether you’re decorating your cubicle or taking part in the office potluck, safety should always remain a top priority.

Washington — To help keep safe the workers who play a role in getting “gifts from the warehouse to your home” for the holidays, OSHA has published a series for seasonal workplace safety tips and a video – including COVID-19-related guidance.

Offering Black Friday and holiday season shopping deals aren’t just for the retail industry. Security dealers can get in on the action too. 

Washington – The Department of Homeland Security should develop a strategy that addresses physical, emotional and mental health to help workers within the department better deal with job-related stress, concludes a report from the Institute of Medicine.

An infographic presents statistics on motor vehicle deaths involving alcohol impairment during holiday periods.

Washington – Noting an increase in holiday decorating injuries last year, the Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued safety tips for consumers.

Menlo Park, CA – The holiday season brings with it a mix of joy and stress for workers: 51 percent say they’re more cheerful at work this time of year, but 35 percent feel more work-related pressure, according to the results of a recent survey conducted by Accountemps, a finance staffing firm.

Nothing brings people together like food. And with the holidays fast approaching, office potlucks will be kicking into full swing, so it’s a good time to talk about safe food-handling practices.

Ferrero debuted seasonal offerings and brought back a few customer favorites to help make holiday moments sweeter.

A swap for alcohol or soda, Health-Ade Kombucha's living probiotics help keep the gut in balance while enjoying the season's festivities and indulging

Loverboy, the pioneer and innovation leader in premium sparkling hard teas, spritzes and canned cocktails, is ringing in 2024 with non-alcoholic versions of two of its original, top-rated sparking tea flavors.

Inspired to create something unique and extraordinary, this start-up’s vision stems from passion to bring a heart healthy beverages to the masses.

Nexira will use this year’s SupplySide West to present complete and innovative, 360-degree solutions to consumer needs, including weight management.

Natalie's created two, fresh-pressed tomato juices that provide a clean source of hydration and support the entire wellness ecosystem.

With 88 calories per 12oz serving, the new Lime, Cranberry, and Pineapple flavors are made up of real fruit, and premium spirits with ultra-purified water at an ABV (alcohol by volume) of just 4.5%.

The company will focus exclusively on non-alcoholic adult beverages and aims to build a portfolio of products across beverage categories, both through internal development and acquisition.

Not a huge discount, but you can book the Holiday Inn Dandenong outside of Melbourne, Australia for 16,000 points the night of November 14, 2024. The average cost per night is currently 19734 points. Value per Point on that night isn't great at...

Holiday Inn Express Aberdeen Airport - 41 GBP on Oct 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18 of 2025 https://www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/us/en/aberdeen/abzig/hoteldetail Image: Image:

Holiday Inn Express: Antrim - M2, Jct.1 - As low as 13,000 Points or 49GBP per night at the end of the schedule (late October 2025). Usually an average of 30123 points per night or 112.30 GBP per night. ...

Holiday Inn Express: Stafford - End of December 2024 / Beginning of January 2025 - As low as 50GBP per night or 10,000 IHG Points per night. The average nightly rate is 85.01 GBP or 23778 IHG points. ...

There are a few nights at the Holiday Inn: Milton Keynes East M1, Jct.14 where the 5k IHG Bonus Points rate is either a few pounds less than the discount rate or the same (based on a lower room category being available). November 14, 17, 21, 28,...

Meat processors can turn to automation and vary film gauge, among other strategies, to meet demand for holiday products.

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