"For teacher appreciation week, the school gave us a 'gift card' to Chick-fil-A to be redeemed for a free breakfast sandwich.

Over a century ago, a Ukrainian choirmaster wrote what became known as the “Carol of the Bells.” Our writer sought out its birthplace in Pokrovsk.

Then to kick off the Christmas season, Tome announces, “We are looking at the spiritual ramifications of Die Hard.” ...