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Santa gets ready in Lapland to deliver gifts worldwide

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Fugitive in Italy arrested after hiding as nativity scene fake statue

A 38-year-old was arrested in southern Italy on Saturday after the town's mayor spotted him posing as a statue in a Christmas nativity scene. The man was wanted for assaulting a police officer and had escaped a prison sentence in Bologna.

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Hand-raised reindeer Lars prepares for Christmas

A UK reindeer farm has hand raised Lars, a calf born in May, after his mother lacked milk. Now part of the herd, he is preparing for Christmas events.

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Bulgarian glass ornaments by disabled artists are winning hearts

In Bulgaria, a Plovdiv workshop teaches glassblowing to people with disabilities, producing handmade ornaments that support their skills and independence.

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International exhibition "100 presepi in Vaticano” showcases global nativity creations

The exhibition presents 132 nativity scenes from around the world, on view until 8 January 2026.

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Revealed: What are the most annoying Christmas songs?

Not everyone gets into the holiday spirit with the same tunes, and Christmas classics often get overplayed. Google Trends and a poll of the American public have revealed the most annoying festive songs.

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Hundreds of Santas run through Michendorf, Germany in annual Christmas race

Around 1,000 participants dressed as St Nicholas turned Michendorf into a sea of red for the 17th annual run, marking the start of the holiday season.

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Budapest's streets fill with runners for Santa Run

Thousands of runners in red and white filled Budapest's streets for the 10th Santa Run, with 4,500 participants across three distances along the Danube.

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Families find rare calm at Ukraine's exhibition centre amid power cuts

A brightly lit path at Ukraine's main exhibition centre offers a rare moment of calm for families facing daily power cuts and air-raid alerts.

Moments

These European Christmas trains offer snowy peaks and festive markets

Start off the holidays with a bang with these unique European winter and Christmas train journeys, offering luxury, adventure and slow travel.

Culture news

Infant Jesus stolen from controversial nativity scene in Brussels

The new nativity design by artist Victoria-Maria Geyer sparked debate on social media over its characters' faceless depictions.

Cinema

The British public has spoken: 'Die Hard' is not a Christmas movie

The annual debate on whether 'Die Hard' is a Christmas movie or not has finally been resolved. A new poll reveals only 38 per cent of UK public think the Bruce Willis actioner is a festive classic...

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Brazil’s Rio de Janeiro unveils floating Christmas tree

A floating Christmas tree was inaugurated Sunday in Rio de Janeiro’s Botafogo Cove, adding a new highlight to the city’s holiday traditions.

Healthcare

Here’s the real reason you can’t stop sneezing this Christmas

Real Christmas trees can release dormant mould once they’re brought indoors, while dusty decorations and time spent inside with pets can trigger sneezing and itchy eyes.

Culture news

New Netflix Christmas movie watched 20 million times in a week

‘Tis the season to be Grinchy. Netflix has released an early festive favourite... Worth watching?

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27-metre Norway spruce arrives at the Vatican for Christmas

A 27 metre Norway spruce sourced in Ultimo, South Tyrol, now stands in the Vatican's St Peter's Square as the festive season begins.

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Inside Lego's festive operation: meeting holiday demand

Holiday shoppers in Denmark browse new Lego sets as factories in Billund run nonstop to meet seasonal demand. Designers and automated warehouses keep production moving.

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2,000 robots employed at Amazon's Bolton warehouse for Christmas

In the UK, Amazon's Bolton warehouse uses 2,000 robots to streamline parcel handling, especially during the holiday peak, ensuring timely deliveries.

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Lisbon switches into festive season with giant tree and fireworks

Thousands gathered in Lisbon as the city switched on its Christmas lights, with fireworks illuminating the giant tree in the main square and festive decorations lighting up streets, landmarks and trams across the capital.

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Germany’s Magdeburg Christmas market reopens a year after deadly car attack

Magdeburg's Christmas market reopened with enhanced security nearly a year after the deadly car attack. Over 140 stalls are back, with high interest from traders.

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White House Christmas tree: Michigan fir wins national contest

A 25-foot concolor fir from Korson’s Tree Farms in Michigan will be the White House Christmas tree, arriving Monday. The farm won a nationwide contest.