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Orthodox Christians begin Christmas celebrations
An estimated 350,000 Orthodox Christians have celebrated Christmas Eve in Moscow, with Patriarch Kirill overseeing the main event in the RussianAn estimated 350,000 Orthodox Christians have celebrated Christmas Eve in Moscow, with Patriarch Kirill overseeing the main event in the Russian
Pope Francis holds Epiphany mass, Eastern Christians prepare for Christmas
The Vatican has held the annual Epiphany mass, marking the official end of the Christmas season. Pope Francis spoke in his homily of restless heartsThe Vatican has held the annual Epiphany mass, marking the official end of the Christmas season. Pope Francis spoke in his homily of restless hearts
And also...Turkish 'Santa' undercover police, Diamond cakes, Granny's virtual reality encounter.
Every Friday journalists from euronews’ various language teams share a selection of local stories from Europe and beyond which did not reach theEvery Friday journalists from euronews’ various language teams share a selection of local stories from Europe and beyond which did not reach the
Koala rescued from Australian bushfire
In Australia, where bushfires have ravaged the southern coastline of Great Ocean Road, some residents were allowed on Sunday (December 27) to returnIn Australia, where bushfires have ravaged the southern coastline of Great Ocean Road, some residents were allowed on Sunday (December 27) to return
Berlin Seals
Some 30 Germans go for their annual Christmas Day swim in a Berlin lake, calling the 6 degree Celsius water temperature “pleasantly warm.”Some 30 Germans go for their annual Christmas Day swim in a Berlin lake, calling the 6 degree Celsius water temperature “pleasantly warm.”
Urbi et Orbi
Pope Francis marks Christmas Day with the traditional “Urbi et Orbi” (to the city and the world) message from the central balcony of St. Peter’sPope Francis marks Christmas Day with the traditional “Urbi et Orbi” (to the city and the world) message from the central balcony of St. Peter’s
Philip VI's call for national unity heard loud and clear by Basques & Catalans
The King of Spain’s Christmas speech’s strong appeals to beware of nationalist sentiment led to its leaders being quick off the mark to comment. TheThe King of Spain’s Christmas speech’s strong appeals to beware of nationalist sentiment led to its leaders being quick off the mark to comment. The
Britain's Royal Family attends traditional Sandringham church service
Britain’s Royal Family has attended the annual Christmas church service in the Norfolk village of Sandringham. Nearly a thousand well-wishers waitedBritain’s Royal Family has attended the annual Christmas church service in the Norfolk village of Sandringham. Nearly a thousand well-wishers waited
Pope Francis blessing in Rome invokes Christmas to dispel anxiety
In St Peter’s Square in Rome, in the presence of some 10,000 faithful gathered before the Basilica, Pope Francis has delivered his traditionalIn St Peter’s Square in Rome, in the presence of some 10,000 faithful gathered before the Basilica, Pope Francis has delivered his traditional
Bethlehem Christmas festivities 'subdued' amid ongoing violence
Christmas Day in the West Bank town of Bethlehem saw hundreds of Christians and tourists from around the world gather to celebrate mass at theChristmas Day in the West Bank town of Bethlehem saw hundreds of Christians and tourists from around the world gather to celebrate mass at the
Greek and Turkish Cypriot leaders make historic joint appeal for reunification
For the first time ever the leaders of the Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot communities have delivered a joint televised message for Christmas. TheyFor the first time ever the leaders of the Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot communities have delivered a joint televised message for Christmas. They
Spain's king calls for unity after inconclusive elections
Spain’s King Felipe has used his traditional Christmas message to call for unity after the country’s inconclusive election last Sunday. PoliticalSpain’s King Felipe has used his traditional Christmas message to call for unity after the country’s inconclusive election last Sunday. Political
Syrian Christians celebrate in Damascus
Just a few kilometres away from the frontline, Christians in the Syrian capital Damascus gathered for a rare celebration on Thursday amidst theJust a few kilometres away from the frontline, Christians in the Syrian capital Damascus gathered for a rare celebration on Thursday amidst the
Pope urges return to simplicity at Christmas Eve mass
Pope Francis celebrated Christmas Eve Mass at St. Peter’s Basilica in front of a congregation of 10,000 people. He used the opportunity to remindPope Francis celebrated Christmas Eve Mass at St. Peter’s Basilica in front of a congregation of 10,000 people. He used the opportunity to remind
European retailers strike early with sales after autumn disappoints
High street heaven for shoppers as stores offer clothing bargains after warm autumn, but fears about terror take the fun out of bargain-hunting in FranceHigh street heaven for shoppers as stores offer clothing bargains after warm autumn, but fears about terror take the fun out of bargain-hunting in France
Ride that sleigh, again!
He’s coming to the end of the busiest time of the year. It’s that time again, when Santa Claus, aka Father Christmas, aka Julgubben, aka JoulupukkiHe’s coming to the end of the busiest time of the year. It’s that time again, when Santa Claus, aka Father Christmas, aka Julgubben, aka Joulupukki
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 AghiosWho brings the presents? Britain Father Christmas. France Le père Noël (Saint Nicolas in north-eastern France). Germany Baby Jesus. Greece Aghios
#MyTreedom: Christmas banned in Brunei
Committed Christmassers launch #hashtag campaignCommitted Christmassers launch #hashtag campaign
Santa Claus is on his way
He’s coming to the end of the busiest time of the year. The elves have done their job and now Santa Claus is preparing to leave Lapland and beginHe’s coming to the end of the busiest time of the year. The elves have done their job and now Santa Claus is preparing to leave Lapland and begin
Christmas in the zoo
Christmas has come early for the animals at the Gdansk-Oliwa zoo in Poland. The creatures were given special treats, hidden in wrapped boxes, as partChristmas has come early for the animals at the Gdansk-Oliwa zoo in Poland. The creatures were given special treats, hidden in wrapped boxes, as part
France: security tightened at places of worship ahead of festive season
Worshippers to be searched on entry Churches to open only one door Congregations asked to flag up “suspicious” behaviour France is tighteningWorshippers to be searched on entry Churches to open only one door Congregations asked to flag up “suspicious” behaviour France is tightening
Unusual Christmas trees
The humble Christmas tree has a rich history, from the evergreen trees used to symbolise eternal life in Ancient Egypt to tree worship among paganThe humble Christmas tree has a rich history, from the evergreen trees used to symbolise eternal life in Ancient Egypt to tree worship among pagan
Christmas rendezvous at the border
Russia’s Father Frost and the Finnish Joulupukki meet at the Russian-Finnish border as part of an annual tradition to exchange winter holidayRussia’s Father Frost and the Finnish Joulupukki meet at the Russian-Finnish border as part of an annual tradition to exchange winter holiday
Australia: Santa surfers!
A group of 320 surfers in Sydney, all dressed up in Santa costumes, set a new Guinness World Record for the largest surf lesson.A group of 320 surfers in Sydney, all dressed up in Santa costumes, set a new Guinness World Record for the largest surf lesson.
Christmas adverts around the World
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World’s biggest floating Christmas tree lights up in Rio
A colourful spectacle of fireworks and lights marked the launching of Rio de Janeiro’s traditional floating Christmas tree on Saturday. The massiveA colourful spectacle of fireworks and lights marked the launching of Rio de Janeiro’s traditional floating Christmas tree on Saturday. The massive
Run, Santa run
10,000 people dressed as Santa Claus race through streets of Spanish capital, Madrid. Five hundred elves, adding a touch of green to the sea of red10,000 people dressed as Santa Claus race through streets of Spanish capital, Madrid. Five hundred elves, adding a touch of green to the sea of red
A migrant Christmas in Zwickau, Germany
It is a tradition which stretches back decades in the German town of Zwickau – the Christmas market. But for four Syrian refugees it is their firstIt is a tradition which stretches back decades in the German town of Zwickau – the Christmas market. But for four Syrian refugees it is their first
Oil and currency gloom brings Christmas cheer... cheaper trees!
Amid the dark talk of debt crises, the huge oil surplus, growth slowdowns and currency problems there is some light and seasonal cheer – at least inAmid the dark talk of debt crises, the huge oil surplus, growth slowdowns and currency problems there is some light and seasonal cheer – at least in