Gifts from above: The Lake Elmo Inn's tradition of exchanging a drink for an ornament

The Lake Elmo Inn's Christmas trees begin every year naked. The lonely twinkle lights that adorn their bare branches do little to help them stand out against the holiday decorations that will embellish the remainder of the restaurant once the season begins.

Why Ramadan in Egypt means overeating and John Travolta on TV

During the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, Muslims are supposed to refrain from eating, drinking, and sexual activity (among other things) while the sun is out. Along with a renewed emphasis on charitable giving, Ramadan is meant to remind Muslims about the pain of hunger and refocus their reliance on Allah.

Fathers get second best

NOTHING says "I love you" like a cheap bottle of Old Spice or a pair of socks.

A dream come true

ATTLEBORO - A dream deferred will soon become a dream come true for a hard working Lebanese immigrant who has made Attleboro his home.

Think of the children

Along with 2,000 other women in Britain and approximately 450,000 women across the world, Samantha Cameron gave birth to a child today . The baby is a girl -- and she is lucky.