Christmas Eve

The biblical town of Bethlehem is gearing up for its second straight Christmas Eve hit by the coronavirus.

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson confirmed Friday that the James Webb Space Telescope will attempt to blast off on Dec. 24. A European Ariane rocket will provide the lift from South America’s French Guiana.

The delta and omicron variants of the coronavirus are trying to spoil the holiday spirit, but there still are ways to enjoy the festivities.

JK Rowling has a new book coming this fall, a holiday children’s story with all new characters.