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The most likely places to get a white Christmas in 2020

We take a look at who's forecast snow this Christmas.

Travel News

This Scottish island celebrates Christmas 12 days late

Britain’s most remote inhabited island celebrates Christmas 12 days after the rest of the world because of its prevalent Norse and Roman-inspired traditions. JR Patterson walks us through the history which has shaped this tiny island in the Atlantic Ocean.

Moments

Get in the holiday spirit with these vintage photographs

Festive food and ‘window shopping’ in France, Christmas in Hollywood and a holiday spirit in the Soviet Union: here's a look at some vintage holiday photos.

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Beirut residents release lanterns to remember victims of Beirut blast

Lebanese people released lanterns in Beirut's Gemmayzeh neighbourhood during the the lighting of a symbolic Christmas tree.

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Living

Coconut bacon: What is it and why should you make it for Christmas?

Instagram chef Rachel Ama shares her recipe for this vegan bacon substitute.

Destinations

The Greatest Show: Italy's most spectacular nativity scenes

The nativity scene has a significant role to play in Italy when it's Christmas time. Giulia Bottaro tells us more.

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Despite Covid, Brooklyn neighborhood still a flashy Christmas village

Despite the pandemic, the neighbourhood of Dyker Heights proudly displays its over-the-top Christmas light decorations.

Green News

The 7 best food and drink gifts for a greener Christmas

From craft gin to super healthy chocolate, we've rounded up some of our favourite organic food and drink.

Italy

Italy hasn't decided its Christmas lockdown strategy yet. Why?

The most probable scenario so far is a full-scale lockdown in two separate phases.

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Shoppers in Spain buy face masks as holiday gifts

The owners of UrbnMsk in Barcelona, say they are desperate to see an end to the pandemic, but believe face masks are here to stay.

World

Porto suburb puts food before festivities as coronavirus fallout bites

The €350,000 usually spent on a Christmas extravaganza will instead be used to help families hardest-hit by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Italy

In pictures: Major 2020 events that were not about COVID-19

Pandemic absorbed almost all our attention in 2020, let's remember what else happened this year

United Kingdom

COVID-19: UNICEF to feed UK children for first time in 70-year history

According to UNICEF, 2.4 million British children already grow up in food-insecure households and over a fifth of these households with children have gone hungry during the lockdown due to financial difficulty.

Travel News

The top 7 places to feel Christmassy, without leaving your sofa

If you’re not feeling all that Christmassy yet, fear not, we’re here to help. Here are some of the top festive locations around the world.

Living

Weird and wonderful repurposed gifts saving waste from landfill

These gift ideas help to keep waste out of landfill this Christmas.

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Diving Santa Claus brings festive spirit to Rio de Janiero aquarium

Santa Claus swam with the sharks at the Aqua Rio Marine Aquarium during their daily feeding session.

Green News

7 eco-friendly gadgets people actually want this Christmas

From headphones to wake-up lights, here are some gifts for friends and family who love technology.

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Pristina's festive lights get the cold shoulder amid COVID curfew

Health authorities have imposed an overnight curfew from 7 pm to 5 am in a bid to lower the number of COVID-19 cases

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Police shoot gunman outside New York City cathedral

A man fired a gun at the end of a Christmas concert.

Green News

The best eco-friendly Christmas gifts for under €200

If you are looking to sustainably splash out on someone this year, we've got you covered.