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Christians mark Christmas in the Middle East and in other parts of the

Christian communities gather to celebrate the build up to Christmas.

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A Christmas Carol: a modern-day tale of community spirit

How Ahmadi Muslim youths are bringing Christmas to those left on their own during the festive period.

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Public backlash in Belgrade over Christmas tree cost

Locals and opposition politicians accuse authorities in the Serbian capital of corruption over high-price of Christmas tree.

United Kingdom

Christmas tradition celebrates its 99th year

In the UK, the Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols was first introduced at King's College, Cambridge in 1918. The service has been captivating people around the world ever since, and millions will tune in to hear it on Christmas Eve.

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United Kingdom

Mars bars, gloves and the word of God - all you need for a night in Gl

The Street Pastors are a group of Christian volunteers who walk Scotland's streets doling out support to the needy, hungry, and drunk.

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How do Christmas celebrations differ around Europe?

Who brings the presents? Britain Father Christmas. France Le père Noël (Saint Nicolas in north-eastern France). Germany Baby Jesus. Greece Aghios

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This year's trending Christmas recipes across Europe

Google has compiled data on recipes that EU countries are searching for ahead of Christmas dinner. This year's winner was the Italian classic, tiramisu.

Italy

Outsized Christmas feasts

The world's biggest Panettone has made an appearance in Milan. Euronews takes a look at other outsized Christmas treats.

USA

Power restored to Atlanta airport after outage led to partial shutdown

Hundred's of passengers stranded in darkened terminals or in aircraft idling on tarmacs after a power outage at the the world’s busiest airport in Atlanta.

United Kingdom

Watch: Drunk travellers fall on to rail tracks

A surge in alcohol-related incidents during the festive period has caused the Network Rail to release a shocking video as a warning.

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Christmas as London Zoo

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The refugees' Santa delivers life-saving presents

Winter on Lesbos can be a tough time, but one man has made it his mission to help those in need.

USA

In the spirit of Christmas, New Jersey local collects toys for Puerto

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Santa sends his Christmas wishes

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Santa race in Spain

More than 7,000 people dressed as Santa Claus ran through central Madrid on Sunday (December 10) in a charity race to raise money for cancer patients.

Poland

Santa goes for a dip in Poland

A group dressed in Santa outfits takes an icy dip in the Baltic Sea off the beach at Swinoujscie, in north-estern Poland.

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Snow globes | Baby giraffe

French President Emmanuel Macron snow globes are flying off the shelves | Hungarian baby giraffe makes his public debut in Debrecen zoo

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Great Santa run returns to Vegas

Germany

Patrols at Potsdam Christmas market after bomb scare

Police are still trying to figure out who delivered a package full of wires and nails to a pharmacy on the same street as the outdoor market.

Russia

Siberia's Santa: Lord of the Cold

The local tale of Chyskhaan is that every autumn he emerges from the Arctic ocean, bringing cold to the earth with his breath.