Editor's note: This story has been updated with information about additional church services of remembrance. Not every holiday season is joyful for everyone. If you’re facing this holiday season ...

BELOIT — Those who are alone, grieving or struggling will have a place to find comfort on Christmas as a local church plans to host a Blue Christmas service on the morning of Christmas Eve. St. Paul ...

A procession of children donned in blue choir robes made their way down the aisle of Grace Church Cathedral. Led by an acolyte, who delicately lit candles at the altar, the children's choir filled the ...

Elena and Kevin Shuff had 17 days with their son Michael Kevin before the newborn’s death on Dec. 26, 2022. The Advent season is a period of complicated emotions for the north suburban couple. They ...

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - During the holiday season, many of us are busy shopping and planning family gatherings. However, for some, this time of year can bring back painful memories. Some people ...

St. Augustine by-the-Sea Episcopal Church held its Blue Christmas service last week. For more than a decade, this mid-December gathering in Santa Monica, Calif., has been a time to acknowledge holiday ...

When Sally Jenkins lost her husband a few days before Christmas several years ago, she was going through a lot. She felt like she lost a part of herself but Jenkins, who is a member of the First ...

Some years, the holidays are less happy than others. Loss of a loved one, grief, anxiety and worry about the future can cause people to not feel up to celebrating the festive season. Area houses of ...