Here are the most popular Worcester Sun articles Dec. 24-30:

Ray Mariano
Mariano: They make Worcester a special place
Love for Jesus can bring Christians, Muslims together
The Dish: Kummerspeck tenders the tastiest holiday trimmings
Editorial: Connor’s conversation
Coding political change: Holy Cross student’s app eases civic engagement
Sun Spots with Hitch [Vol. 227]: Petty, Gaffney and the big chill