It's been 25 years since she released her now iconic album Merry Christmas. And on Sunday night, Mariah Carey wrapped up her 2019 All I Want For Christmas Is You Tour with a final performance at New York's Madison Square Garden. The pop superstar, 49, put on quite a show with several costume changes, a gospel choir, a sky-high Christmas tree and plenty of festive tunes. Grand finale: On Sunday night, Mariah Carey wrapped up her 2019 All I Want For Christmas Is You Tour with a final performance at New York's Madison Square Garden Mariah had kicked off the five-city tour in November at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas where's she's been in residency. RELATED ARTICLES Previous 1 Next Jennifer Lawrence rocks out to Mariah Carey's, All I Want... Jessica Simpson congratulates her 'amazing kiddos' Maxwell... Madonna, 61, cozies up to dancer 'boyfriend' Ahlamalik... Lizzo cancels Boston Jingle Ball performance after... Share this article Share This month, she has played … [Read more...] about Mariah Carey shimmers on stage at final Christmas tour concert before heading to dinner in NYC
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Was Jesus really born on Christmas Day? 12 yuletide questions answered
What is Christmas? The short answer is that it’s a Christian festival that celebrates the birth of Jesus. According to the nativity story, Mary and Joseph travelled from their home in Nazareth (in what is now Israel) to Bethlehem (in what is now the West Bank) to take part in a census. Months earlier, Mary had been visited by the Angel Gabriel and told she would give birth to a boy who she would name Jesus, and who would be the son of God. The child was delivered in a stable. Shepherds and wise men brought birthday gifts. The bible does not specify the date of Jesus’s birth. Some people have suggested it was in the spring because of the custom of sending sheep into the fields at that time of year. “And in the same region there were some shepherds staying out in the fields, and keeping watch over their flock by night.” (Luke 2:8) So how did it come to fall on 25 December? In the fourth century, Pope Julius I chose 25 December as the date of the Feast of the … [Read more...] about Was Jesus really born on Christmas Day? 12 yuletide questions answered
You’re common if you have a fake Christmas tree, decorate with tinsel or wear matching PJs, etiquette expert claims
FEW people would say Christmas is sophisticated as such - what with cheesy festive pop songs, bad jokes in crackers and novelty earrings just some of the many beloved British traditions at this time of year. However, while even the royal family get into the spirit - by exchanging cheeky tat on Christmas Eve - there are certain signifiers you're enjoying a particularly 'common' festive period, according to an expert. William Hanson, who is an etiquette coach, has spoken exclusively to Fabulous Digital about all the thing marking you out this Christmas as very much not posh... Flashing neon lights Along with tinsel and novelty baubles, putting up flashing lights - indoors or outdoors - in various colours is a big no-no. "They are generally awful," says Hanson. "Less is very much more, and lights should be only white or off-white with at most a gentle fade-in fade-out. "They should be representative of the stars - which I don't think are neon pink, purple, blue or green - and whatever … [Read more...] about You’re common if you have a fake Christmas tree, decorate with tinsel or wear matching PJs, etiquette expert claims
A good luck charm from the Queen! Kate Middleton borrowed Her Majesty’s favourite diamond and pearl earrings to wear while filming A Berry Royal Christmas
The Queen lent the Duchess of Cambridge her pearl earrings for her appearance on A Berry Royal Christmas, which airs on BBC One tonight. Kate Middleton, 37, borrowed the silver jubilee diamond and pearl earrings from the monarch, 93, who first wore them to celebrate her silver jubilee in 1977. Appearing alongside Prince William, also 37, Kate wore the glitzy drop earrings along with a £1,018 red polka-dot dress by Alessandra Rich to film the charity segment. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge teamed up with TV chef Mary Berry, 84, to cook an extra special Christmas dinner for staff and volunteers at the charities they support. The Queen, seen in May at Heathrow airport, lent the Duchess of Cambridge her pearl earrings for her appearance on A Berry Royal Christmas, which airs on BBC One tonight Wearing her hair in its signature immaculate blow dry, Kate cut a stylish appearance - even with an apron over her print dress, keeping her accessories … [Read more...] about A good luck charm from the Queen! Kate Middleton borrowed Her Majesty’s favourite diamond and pearl earrings to wear while filming A Berry Royal Christmas
Oak Ridge Boys Excited For Rialto Christmas Concert
JOLIET, IL — They are four legends in music with more than 30 Top 10 hits. They were asked to sing "Amazing Grace" at President George H.W. Bush's funeral service on Dec. 5, 2018 in Houston. And they will be on center stage at Joliet's Rialto Square Theatre next Sunday night, Dec. 22. The Oak Ridge Boys are bringing their "Down Home Christmas tour" to downtown Joliet for a 7:30 p.m. show. A sell-out performance is close to 2,000 tickets. As of Wednesday, Dec. 11, Rialto officials told Patch that about one-third of the tickets for Oak Ridge Boys remained available. The Oak Ridge Boys perform in Joliet two days after Martina McBride performs her Joy of Christmas show on Friday, Dec. 20. McBride's show is practically sold out. In late November, the Joliet Patch did a phone interview with one of The Oaks, Richard Sterban. Now 76, Sterban joined the country gospel quartet in 1972. He has performed in Joliet's Rialto before. Sterban told Patch he is looking forward to the upcoming … [Read more...] about Oak Ridge Boys Excited For Rialto Christmas Concert
Here’s How Much Wisconsin Loves Christmas
MILWAUKEE, WI — Christmas in Wisconsin is a day for spending time with family, swapping presents and digging into tasty treats. The holiday can also be a reason to spend the week vacationing on an island or simply basking in the nothingness of a day off from work.But have you ever wondered if our state is more festive than others? GetCenturyLink, an internet and home phone service provider, recently released a study on the states with the most and least Christmas spirit. Our state finished 18th on the overall list. To determine which states have the most Christmas spirit, GetCenturyLink analyzed 10 metrics of Christmas spirit on a state-by-state basis, including the amount of Google searches for Christmas cards, the number of Christmas songs streamed and the number of tweets related to Christmas. Tennessee ranked as the No. 1 state for Christmas spirit. The Volunteer State also earned a top 10 distinction for most Christmas tweets, Christmas music listening and Google searches … [Read more...] about Here’s How Much Wisconsin Loves Christmas