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Frank McCormick, a former teacher and constitutional conservative, posted on X early Thursday asking if people enjoy Christmas aesthetics like lights, music, and decorations. Over 50 Jewish respondents largely expressed delight in the holiday's vibe and mood-boosting elements amid winter, noting cultural participation such as eating Chinese food on Christmas or decorating neighbors' trees. Many highlighted the irony that iconic songs like 'White Christmas' and 'Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer' were written by Jewish composers including Irving Berlin and Johnny Marks. While a minority opts out, the thread with over 4,000 views reflects American pluralism and shared seasonal goodwill transcending faith.

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A simple question on X about enjoying the Christmas season sparked dozens of positive replies from Jewish users, who praised its twinkling lights, festive music, and communal joy without embracing its religious core.

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On March 8, 2005, in the Champions League round-of-16 second leg, Barcelona lost 4-2 to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, with Chelsea advancing 5-4 on aggregate after a 2-1 first-leg defeat. Ronaldinho's jaw-dropping dead-ball strike from 35 yards silenced the home crowd, following his earlier penalty goal, though Chelsea responded with strikes from Eidur Gudjohnsen, Frank Lampard, Damien Duff, and John Terry. Fans who saw it live called it magical, with one behind the goal naming it the best ever witnessed, while others marveled at the technique and shared playground memories of kids trying to copy it. The clip revives nostalgia for Ronaldinho's flair, even as some gripe about modern football lacking that pure showmanship.

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Ronaldinho grinned with his trademark braids, then curled a 35-yard free-kick over the wall and past Petr Cech into the top corner at Stamford Bridge.

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Cole Palmer and Joao Pedro put Chelsea ahead early, but backline mistakes let Leeds equalize, prompting fans to dub it a 'disasterclass.' Barcelona fueled the fun on February 11 with a clip of their defender blocking a shot, captioned like Gandalf, which fans repurposed with Chelsea's leaky moments from that game and beyond. Chelsea hit back hours later with gritty training pics of blonde-haired Palmer sprinting in the cold and Reece James returning to the pitch, signaling their resolve ahead of the next Premier League match.

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Chelsea led 2-0 at home against Leeds on February 10, only for defensive errors to hand rivals a 2-2 draw—and perfect ammo for Barcelona's cheeky 'You shall not pass' post.

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Chelsea cruised to a 4-0 FA Cup fourth-round victory at Hull's MKM Stadium on Friday, thanks to Pedro Neto's brilliant hat-trick and three assists from Liam Delap. Neto scored a curled opener before halftime, a quirky deflection early in the second half, and a cool finish later, with Estevao Willian adding a third. Despite resting key players amid snowy conditions, Chelsea kept a clean sheet—until Tosin Adarabioyo's late substitution, when Hull's attacks led fans to blame him for shaky defending and near-misses. Manager Enzo Maresca got the rotation win he wanted, advancing the Blues to the fifth round.

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Pedro Neto dazzled with a hat-trick in Chelsea's easy 4-0 win over Hull City. Yet as Tosin Adarabioyo stepped on in the final minutes, fans watched their solid defense wobble.

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Sunderland beat Championship side Oxford United 1-0 in the FA Cup fourth round, thanks to Diarra's 32nd-minute spot-kick after Christ Makosso's challenge on Dennis Cirkin—a call that irked Oxford with no VAR available. Manager Régis Le Bris fielded a strong lineup including Nordi Mukiele, Lutsharel Geertruida, and captain Luke O'Nien, while Oxford made nine changes but faded after a bright start. Heavy rain tested the pitch, but the game went ahead, with Sunderland's solid defense and Oxford keeper Matt Ingram's saves keeping it close until the end.

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In pouring rain at Kassam Stadium, Habib Diarra stayed ice-cool to bury a debated penalty, sending Sunderland through for the first time since 2015.

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Chelsea supporters expressed frustration over former manager Enzo Maresca's decisions to bench midfielder Andrey Santos despite his fitness and deploy right-back Malo Gusto in midfield. Discussions highlighted Santos' strong recent performances alongside Moisés Caicedo, which reduced Caicedo's workload and provided team balance. Fans also criticized tactical choices such as the lineup against Atalanta and underutilization of players like Nkunku and Palmer.

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Arsenal equalized through Igor Thiago but dropped points in a 1-1 Premier League draw on February 12, staying four points ahead of Manchester City. Passionate supporter Ty dismissed Brentford's achievement outright in a clip, slamming their fans for mocking Arsenal despite the Bees' rise from lower leagues and recent strong results against the Gunners. Rival fans fired back hard, calling him entitled while some Arsenal voices wondered if his rants feed the club's 'most hated fanbase' image, though others praised his loyalty.

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Ty, the fiery AFTV regular who lives for Arsenal games, let loose after the frustrating 1-1 draw at Brentford. 'I'm not giving them credit,' he declared, telling their fans to 'know your place.'

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In his first season with Liverpool, the 22-year-old German playmaker leads all summer signings with 44 chances created, ranking second overall from open play at 41 and fourth in Europe's top five leagues with 66 total. Even Sunderland manager Régis Le Bris called him 'a problem, probably one of the best now in the Premier League,' while fans raved and Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard said he'd have loved to play alongside his world-class talent. Despite some debate over his four goals and two assists so far, Wirtz's vision in tight spaces stands out as Liverpool chase silverware.

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On a rainy night at Sunderland's Stadium of Light, Florian Wirtz lit up the pitch, earning player of the match in Liverpool's gritty 1-0 FA Cup win.

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Delap, signed from Ipswich for £30 million last summer and given the No.9 shirt, has struggled in 2025/26 with injuries limiting him to 28 appearances and three goals. Fans and rivals piled on the club's belated wish with comments like 'outrageous,' while Everton supporters teased a potential swoop. Some Chelsea backers defend his potential as a target man needing more service, as transfer interest brews from Everton, Newcastle, and Manchester United.

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Chelsea FC remembered striker Liam Delap's 23rd birthday with a post at 8:45pm on February 8 – just hours before the day ended, prompting fans to flood replies with jokes and mockery.

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The 23-year-old winger, signed from Chelsea for £48.5 million last summer, faced a fan petition with over 4,000 signatures urging the club to scrap the deal. After modest early returns of two goals in 17 Premier League games, his Champions League form exploded with three goals in four matches, adding pace and threat alongside Bukayo Saka. Fans now hail his fit in Mikel Arteta's system as Arsenal top the Premier League by seven points, though rivals mock bold claims putting him ahead of legends like Riyad Mahrez.

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Noni Madueke slotted home Arsenal's opener against Wigan just 11 minutes in, his third goal in six games capping a stunning turnaround from early fan backlash.

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The Catholic actors promoted Hallow's Pray 40 challenge on Ash Wednesday, February 18, 2026, displaying the traditional cross-shaped ashes that remind people 'you are dust, and to dust you shall return.' Europeans, especially Italians, expressed shock, saying they've only seen ashes sprinkled on the head, not drawn as crosses, while Americans and others defended it as a standard practice in many places. The exchange revealed Catholicism's global variations—both methods are valid per the Roman Missal—turning a moment of piety into a lively lesson on shared faith across cultures.

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Mark Wahlberg and Jonathan Roumie appeared on Fox & Friends with bold black ash crosses on their foreheads, kicking off Lent and surprising many viewers worldwide.

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