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How ready are these delivery services for Christmas?

A number of delivery services such as Ocado could face glitches as the Christmas rush starts to build up.

Economy

From chocolate to sex toys: The lucrative business of Advent calendars

Christmas Advent calendars are evolving beyond chocolate. Companies now offer calendars with elaborate products, from craft beers to books to sex toys, employing a lucrative marketing strategy that not only attracts sales but also helps customers save money during the holiday season.

Europe News

State of the Union: Antisemitism rises, COP28 & EU-China summit

The war between Israel and Hamas continues to poison the atmosphere in our societies, with the number of hate crimes rising to alarming levels.

Travel News

Overtourism: Why has Madrid issued a ‘black level alert’?

A year’s increase of tourism in Spain ends with Madrid activating a black level measure for the influx of visitors to the city over the festive season.

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WATCH: Kyiv Christmas tree offers residents a rare moment of festivity

The Christmas tree in Kyiv was lit up on Wednesday evening, attracting dozens of residents to enjoy the festivities on St. Nicholas Day.

Lifestyle

Need help with presents? Here's the ultimate Christmas gift guide 2023

Out of ideas for Christmas gifts? We've got you covered.

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WATCH: Santa Claus brings Christmas gifts to the sea world

Santa Claus brought Christmas gifts to the sea world at an aquarium in the western German city of Oberhausen on Wednesday morning.

Food and Drink

The Icelandic brewery selling pea and red cabbage flavoured Christmas beer

A Christmas beer made from green peas and marinated red cabbage has become a festive hit in Iceland. Made by a small Reykjavik brewery, the recipe is inspired by Iceland's Christmas dinner.

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WATCH: St Nicholas leads parade through snowy Czech villages

In the Czech Republic, the feast of St Nicholas is celebrated with a procession that dates back centuries. But don't expect this Santa to be accompanied by elves or reindeer. In Wallachia, his companions are much scarier...

Design

How the snow globe was invented more than a century ago... by accident

In the early 1900s, Vienna-based surgical instrument maker Erwin Perzy was asked to create a bright surgical lightbulb, but instead, he invented the snow globe.

Culture news

Culture Re-View: Krampus is coming - Have you been naughty?

Tonight is Krampusnacht (or Krampus Night) - the dark alternative to St Nicholas Day. Here’s why you should be very afraid.

Culture news

A 'Home Alone' reunion as Macaulay Culkin gets Walk of Fame star

The former child star had tributes paid by his on-screen mother Catherine O'Hara, 33 years after the iconic Christmas film was released.

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WATCH: Christmas season gets underway in Lisbon with tree lighting ceremony

The 1st of December is also a national holiday in Portugal, so thousands of people turned out to see the ceremony and marvel at the Christmas decorations and lights.

Moments

Countdown to Christmas: Where to see Europe’s living advent calendars

Sweden’s ‘living advent calendar’ tradition has spread to towns and villages across Europe.

Design

Let the countdown begin: A guide to the best 2023 advent calendars

It’s the first day of December and that can only mean one thing: The countdown to Christmas has begun. But what kind of advent calendar do you have, and isn't it time you got a better one?

Germany

Teen held on suspicion of plotting German Christmas market attack

Officials say the 15-year-old wrote in a chat group about plans for an attack in Western Germany.

Culture news

'Fairytale of New York' singer Shane MacGowan dies aged 65

The charismatic folk hero and frontman of The Pogues will always be remembered for his bittersweet Christmas classic "Fairytale Of New York", featuring the late Kirsty MacColl.

Business

Christmas campaigns: How much do companies make from festive ads?

Festive TV adverts have woven themselves into the fabric of Christmas tradition - and the marketing budgets are only getting bigger. Euronews Business looks at just how lucrative this holiday season is for companies.

Economy

Has consumer optimism returned in Germany as Christmas approaches?

Has consumer optimism returned in Germany as Christmas approaches? Euronews Business takes a look.

Travel News

Christmas gifts for the frequent traveller in your life

From 100ml bottles to luggage trackers: These are the best stocking fillers for travel lovers.