THE WEEK AHEAD, Dec. 29-Jan. 4: Christmas Story and Bring It On Close ...

Every Christian loves the story of Christmas. We love to hear about the angels and the shepherds. We love the think about noble Joseph and humble Mary. We love the wise men and the star of Bethlehem. We love the whole

Every Christian loves the story of Christmas. We love to hear about the angels and the shepherds. We love the think about noble Joseph and humble Mary. We love the wise men and the star of Bethlehem. We love the whole

Some years, the bad news outweighs the good, and the Christmas season doesn't feel all that joyous. But the message of Christmas has always been about finding new hope. The Grapengeter family of Fairbanks, Alaska, didn't have much hope, back on Dec.

Some years, the bad news outweighs the good, and the Christmas season doesn't feel all that joyous. But the message of Christmas has always been about finding new hope. The Grapengeter family of Fairbanks, Alaska, didn't have much hope, back on Dec.

Related Photos. Illustration/Les Cosgrove Paul didn't relish the idea of a six-hour car ride to Plattsburgh, but he had taken only that afternoon and Christmas Day off and wanted to be back in the office early on the 26th. --