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Hundreds of Krampus run through christmas market in Munich

Hundreds of the folkloric character Krampus who punishes children who have misbehaved, run through Christmas market in Munich

10/12/2018

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Marching band parades giant Christmas cake at German Christmas market

A giant Christmas cake was unveiled in Dresden on Saturday as part of the German city's 25th annual 'Stollenfest'.

09/12/2018

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Vatican unveils giant Christmas tree and nativity scene

Vatican unveils giant Christmas tree and nativity scene

08/12/2018

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Nativity figures of Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un popular in Italy

Italian families are displaying figurines of Donald Trump, Kim Jong Un and Cristiano Ronaldo next to Jesus' crib in nativity scenes this Christmas. There's even space for Silvio Berlusconi

07/12/2018

World News

Vote now: Which cities have the best and worst Christmas trees?

Some are modern, some classic, some ugly, and some very ugly — Christmas trees have sprung up in the streets and squares of major cities across the world. But whose is the best?

07/12/2018

Hungary

Newborn babies don Santa suits in Hungary

Staff on a maternity ward in a Hungarian hospital have given new mothers a little surprise this Christmas.

07/12/2018

Green News

The Best Christmas Markets

Our round-up of eco-friendly christmas markets promoting sustainable living in Europe to attend this December.

07/12/2018

Japan

Penguins get into a festive flap in Japanese zoo

A zoo in Japan gives it penguin population Christmas appeal by dressing them up as santas for a special festive parade.

06/12/2018

United Kingdom

Treemendous! Huge festive fir on van provokes police and puns

A picture of a huge Christmas tree on a van's roof has prompted a warning from police and a wave of puns from social media.

06/12/2018

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Festive cheer as Beirut Christmas tree lights up

Beirut enters Christmas Atmospheres introducing the massive fireworks display which illuminates the night sky

05/12/2018

United Kingdom

British school reverses 'Christmas ban' after convincing campaign

A secondary school in the UK has lifted its 'ban on Christmas' after students sent hundreds of emails to convince teachers why they should be allwed to celebrate at this time of year

05/12/2018

Italy

Is Rome on course for 'ugliest Christmas tree' for second year?

Romans are not pleased with this year's Christmas tree, which arrived in the city on Monday, as locals say they are experiencing de ja vu of the 'ugliest Christmas tree' of yesteryear

05/12/2018

Living

Preserving a Christmas craft

A small family business in the Czech Republic is the last place where traditional Christmas decorations from blown glass beads are still made.

04/12/2018

Living

Christmas gift list: wellness edit

Clean skincare, bedtime essentials, relaxation kits and organic makeup.

04/12/2018

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Hundreds of Santas hit the ski slopes for charity

Hundreds of skiing and snowboarding jolly Old St. Nicks hit the slopes Sunday (02 DEC. 2018) in Maine for a good cause.

03/12/2018

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Trumps light up the USA's National Christmas Tree

It's the 96th straight year for the presidential tradition.

29/11/2018

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Dresden opens its famous Christmas market

Germany's oldest Christmas market gets the taste buds tingling

29/11/2018

United Kingdom

Giant inflatable Santa blocks traffic in UK

Drivers in Cambridgeshire, UK, were held up by a festive roadblock on Tuesday — a giant inflatable Santa that had broken free of its moorings.

29/11/2018

Green News

Vegan Christmas Gift List

Our curated selection of stylish and cruelty-free Christmas gifts.

27/11/2018

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London's Kew Gardens sparkles for festive season

London's Kew Gardens glistened with more than one million lights on Wednesday as it readied itself for the festive season.

22/11/2018