Here’s how communities across the U.S. put their own spin on Christmas, Hanukkah and even Festivus celebrations — from Santas who ski and surf, to trees made of tumbleweed, sand and lobster traps.

After the Hamas attack on Oct. 7, curators in Israel raced to lock their most precious museum items into safe storage. In Gaza, the fighting has caused damage to more than 100 cultural landmarks.

A new California law will allow low-income teens on Medicaid to get therapy without parental approval. That’s already allowed for teens on private insurance. But the change aroused opposition.

‘Tis the season for end-of-year lists and honors, which means today’s quiz practically wrote itself. Thanks, Wikipedia, Oxford, Pantone and Time!