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Santa Claus delivers presents in the Amazon

A charity aims to give presents to 4,500 children in poor communities along Brazil's Amazon by sending Santa Claus to see them on a river boat.

Finland

Santa is back in business as Lapland expects tourism rebound

After the previous pandemic-hit Christmases, Santa is back in business in Lapland. The northern Finnish region, fabled as the home of Father Christmas, is preparing for a bumper season with 63,000 arrivals expected.

Culture news

The inappropriate toys that might ruin Christmas

From Hellraiser puzzleboxes to vibrating E.T. fingers and sexualised cuddly toys, there are the toys you might want to stay from this Christmas...

Iceland

Iceland's festive traditions and why they've stood the test of time

Icelandic festive traditions centre around the mischievous Yule Lads and their truly terrifying troll witch mother.

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Family of fallen Ukraine soldier decorate Christmas tree on his grave

The widow and mother of a Ukrainian soldier killed in action decorate his grave for Christmas.

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Almost 1,000 cycling santas gather in Rome

The cyclists met in front of the Colosseum and rode their bikes to raise money for cancer treatment.

Experiences

The three best places in Europe to spend the winter solstice

The solstice - which falls on 21 December in the northern hemisphere - is the day with the shortest period of daylight and longest night of the year. How should you spend it?

Climate

Is climate change making a white Christmas a thing of the past?

In the popular imagination, Christmas is synonymous with snow. But as climate change bites, how likely is snow on Christmas Day?

Travel News

Eurostar Christmas strikes called off as pay increases

Workers were due to stirke on 22 and 23 December but the action was called off at the last minute.

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Colorful kayakers light up Copenhagen canals for parade

Danes have staged an alternative take on the traditional Santa Lucia parade, kayaking through Copenhagen's canals while singing carols.

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Watch: Rome unveils second sustainably-lit Christmas tree

Rome unveiled on Tuesday its second eco-friendly, low-impact Christmas tree, as the city installed a spruce in Campidoglio Square.

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Adorable corgis wearing Christmas sweaters parade through London

The annual parade started in 2018 to celebrate the Christmas holiday season and this year was in tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth II

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Watch: Santa makes special delivery to Budapest shark tank

A scuba diver dressed as Santa Claus has delighted onlookers by setting up Christmas decorations at the Tropicarium Shark Zoo in Budapest, Hungary.

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Christmas decorations light up cities around the world

Visitors have until January 1st to admire the US National Christmas. In Poland, the latest trends in Christmas decorations are on display while Santa Claus and his helper take donations of toys and food on the Budapest trolleybus.

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It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas

Santa Run, Stollen festival or an iconic Christmas market? Germany and Italy are kicking off the festive season with the return of some beloved traditions which had been put on hold due to the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Destinations

Copenhagen’s winter wonderland twinkles with a million lights

Get into the festive spirit and get hyggeligt at Tivoli gardens this Christmas.

World News

People mark Christmas season with nativity scenes and lights

From Christmas trees at the Vatican to nativity scenes in Bethlehem, holidaymakers are starting to celebrate the Christmas season.

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Watch: London zoo animals get into the Christmas spirit

Lions followed a festive scent trail of cinnamon and nutmeg to an advent calendar, while monkeys foraged amongst hanging advent pouches.

Destinations

These six European cities have the best Christmas markets in 2022

Christmas markets are great places for finding unique stocking fillers.

Travel News

UK airport parking could be 128% more expensive this Christmas

If you're taking a holiday this Christmas, you might want to leave the car at home. UK airports are hiking parking fees over festive season, data reveals.