Czech Republic Hardy swimmers take a Christmas dip in Prague's Vlata river It was the 74th edition of the event which commemorates the life of Alfred Nikodém, who was a goldsmith and a promoter of a spartan lifestyle. 26/12/2020
Portugal Madeira hit by floods and torrential rain on Christmas Day Dozens of people were evacuated from their homes and at least one house was destroyed, local media reported. 26/12/2020
no comment COVID-19: Christmas Masses held in open-air or in a basketball arena At St. Mary's church in Berlin, several services are offered so that everyone can gather in safety for Christmas mass amid the Covid-19 pandemic. 25/12/2020
France Christmas Eve concert held in Paris' fire-wrecked Notre Dame It was the first event of this kind since the Paris landmark was devastated by fire in April 2019. 25/12/2020
World Christmas in times of coronavirus, from Bethlehem to Rome From Bethlehem to Rome and beyond, coronavirus restrictions dampened Christmas Eve celebrations on Thursday. 25/12/2020
no comment Christmas Eve Jingle: Britons gear up to spread festive cheer The initiative, named the "Christmas Eve Jingle", was launched in October by Mary Beggs-Reid, as a way for her local community in Harrogate, northern England, to celebrate the holiday together despite measures in place to combat the spread of the deadly pandemic. 24/12/2020
Green News The genius eco-friendly hack for removing red wine stains at Christmas Because accidents happen. 24/12/2020
Green News A quick and easy guide to eco-friendly gift wrapping this Christmas Did you know? We throw away enough wrapping paper each year to circle round the equator nine times. 23/12/2020
no comment 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. 21/12/2020
Green News Our guide to planet-friendly Christmas cards An average of 1 billion Christmas cards are thrown away every year in the UK. Here's our guide to planet-friendly cards. 21/12/2020
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. 21/12/2020
no comment 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. 19/12/2020
