Don’t knock these Yuletide staples until you’ve tried them.

The normally bustling biblical birthplace of Jesus resembled a ghost town on Sunday‚ as Christmas Eve celebrations in Bethlehem were called off due to the Israel-Hamas war.The festive lights and Christmas tree that normally decorate Manger Square were missing‚ as were the...

The catchy tune of "Carol of the Bells" may sound instantly familiar and evoke Christmas movies such as "Home Alone" but those humming along may have little inkling to the music's origins.Used in countless holiday films and even performed by The Muppets‚ Carol of the Bells‚...

Russia was short of around 4.8 million workers in 2023 and the problem will remain acute in 2024‚ the Izvestia newspaper reported on Sunday‚ citing experts and research from the Russian Academy of Science's Institute of Economics.Central Bank Governor Elvira Nabiullina said...

China's capital Beijing has broken its record for hours of sub-zero temperatures in December dating back to 1951‚ after a cold wave swept swathes of the country and brought blizzards in its wake‚ sending temperatures towards historic lows. Northern and northeastern parts of...

U.S. chipmaker Nvidia and its employees have donated $15 million to Israeli non-profit organizations that are supporting civilians affected by Israel's war with Palestinian militant group Hamas. Thousands of employees from more than 30 countries donated a total of $5...

From rare species to unforgettable encounters‚ celebrate 2023's most captivating nature images.

Dec. 24‚ 2023: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news‚ as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.

Linda Blair reprised her role as Regan MacNeil in this year’s installment of the Exorcist franchise‚ The Exorcist: Believer‚ in a small cameo. The first film’s release in 1973 had fans at the edge of their seats as it centered on Linda’s character‚ who was the possessed daughter of Ellen Burstyn’s Chris MacNeil. While Linda is mostly known for her role in the horror film classic‚ she is now focused on other things‚ including her non-profit‚ Linda Blair WorldHeart Foundation. Although she is happy to feature in upcoming releases‚ she revealed her need for fans to help support her cause. Linda had to prove she was normal THE EXORCIST‚ Linda Blair‚ 1973. (c) Warner Bros./ Courtesy: Everett Collection. Linda’s performance earned her an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actress and a Golden Globe for her seeming so believable in a challenging role. Her performance was so strong that Warner Bros. had to send her on tour to prove she was not possessed by the demon Pazuzu in real life. RELATED: Rare Footage From Original ’70s ‘Exorcist’ Resurfaces As New Film Drops Linda recalled going to Australia‚ England‚ and Japan just so that people could see that she was just a normal child. “That I was fine and healthy and well‚ and not emotionally engaged in the project‚” she explained. Linda made a comeback in the sixth part of the series this year because of her friendship with co-star Ellen and as a way of supporting the new production. THE EXORCIST‚ Linda Blair‚ 1973. © Warner Bros/Courtesy Everett Collection She will be back again on one condition Linda founded the Linda Blair WorldHeart Foundation in 2004 in a bid to rescue‚ rehabilitate‚ and find homes for abused and abandoned animals. Per its website‚ the foundation provides the animals with “proper nutrition‚ veterinary care‚ comfortable facilities‚ training‚ socializing and an abundance of love.” THE EXORCIST‚ Linda Blair‚ 1973 EXO 009CP(996) She admitted that balancing acting and running the cause has been challenging and asked fans to join her in bettering the lives of animals if they wanted her in another Exorcist movie. “If the audience wants me to come back‚ they need to help me to change the plight of the animals right now. I’m hoping the public will understand. I want to go back and work‚ but I won’t leave my animal friends‚” she appealed. Click for next Article The post Linda Blair Will Reprise Her Role In ‘The Exorcist’ On One Condition appeared first on DoYouRemember? - The Home of Nostalgia. Author‚ Peace A

Sun Dec 24‚ 2023 - 12:01 am ESTFri Dec 22‚ 2023 - 3:29 pm EST (LifeSiteNews) — “At length‚” says St. Peter Damian in his sermon for this holy eve‚ “at length we have got from the stormy sea in…