Christmas

The Cathedral Church of Saint Luke offers a Blue Christmas service, a candlelit service where guests can give their sorrows and prayers to God — and find hope.

Before you run out the door Thursday — whether it’s to buy last-minute gifts or simply get out of the house — it’s wise to double-check operating hours, which can range by location.

The Conversation Across the Aisle project seeks to bring together people with different views for a meal. The goal: civil discourse.

Naomi Frierson teaches fifth grade at Temple Terrace Elementary. She's hoping to gift 68 students new, family-friendly board games to help keep them off their screens while they're out of school.

These events will charge up your spirit and ease your way to the holiday season.

On "Florida Matters: Live & Local," Metropolitan Ministries chief programs officer Christine Long describes an increase in food demand this holiday season and gearing up to help families for Christmas.

A $1.5 million grant from the Legislature will help create 375 new parking spaces at the privately funded Lakeland park.

Every year, millions of people celebrate Christmas to commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ. But historical evidence suggests that Jesus wasn’t even born in the month of December.

Anxiety during the holidays is normal, says USF psychiatrist Dr. Ryan Wagoner. But if it starts affecting your relationships or daily life, it may be time to seek help.

Two little piggies will not become Christmas Eve roast pork thanks to a holiday pardon they received from a Florida mayor. Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava pardoned the 4-month-old pigs, Glinda and Elphaba.

'Tis the season for a handful of familiar Christmas songs to monopolize the top spots on the Billboard pop chart. But a few newer songs are making a play to join the annual holiday jukebox.

More and more congregations are trying to be sensitive to those who are grieving during the holidays. The move ranges from special services to the inclusion of hymns and prayers that speak to sadness during regular Sunday worship.