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Greece

Hundreds of would-be Santa Claus run down Athens to raise money

This year's Santa Run was the first since 2019 after the event was canceled last year due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Culture news

Lights dazzle in swimming pool to celebrate Santa Lucia Day in Sweden

Children and teenagers from the Neptun Synchronised Swimming Club got together to perform for the Santa Lucia festival of light in one of Stockholm's grandest pools.

Food and Drink

Lyon's official event foie gras ban is 'not a boycott' says Mayor

Lyon's mayor and Green Party representative Grégory Doucet took to the media to clear up some misinformation about his government's ban on foie gras.

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Hundreds dressed as Santa run down Athen streets

Hundreds of people dressed up in red and white Santa Claus costumes to take part Sunday in Athens' seventh charity Santa Run.

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Moments

Fed up of wrapping? Gift your loved ones an experience this Christmas

Don’t bother with presents this year, spend some quality time together and gift someone an experience instead.

Living

How to impress the plant-based people in your life this Christmas

From festive spiced salt dough to veggie wellingtons, sustainable chef James Strawbridge advises on the best centrepiece.

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Bikers dressed up as Santa Claus parade to raise donations for those in need

Some bikers wore a suit, a cap and a beard of Santa Claus, others only with the symbolic red cap, but all with the same solidarity travelled yesterday morning the main streets of Coimbra.

The Exchange

Kidults drive boom for traditional toys

In partnership with Media City

2021 is set to be another bumper year for the toy industry. And despite some reports that video games have killed the sector, it seems the traditional toy market is bouncing back.

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Santa brings Christmas gifts to fish in Bangkok aquarium

An aquarium in Bangkok celebrates Christmas by holding special shows which divers are dressed up in Santa Claus costumes to feed sharks and fish. The event with will be held once a day from December 14 to December 26, 2021.

United Kingdom

Boris Johnson 'furious' over staff lockdown party claims

Downing Street has denied a Christmas party was held and Johnson has insisted no rules were broken.

Culture news

Romanian COVID clinic makes Christmas tree out of vaccine containers

Staff at one the largest COVID-19 vaccination centers in Bucharest, Romania, have built a three meter tall Christmas tree out of the empty vaccine containers.

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More than 500 toy makers show off their teddy bear creations

The 'Hello Teddy!" exhibition in Moscow is a celebration of the classic cuddly toy.

Moments

These travel memberships are the gift that keeps on giving

The perfect present for the travel enthusiast who already has everything they could ever need.

Living

Stuck for ideas? Why not give a seagrass meadow this Christmas?

These 10 environmental and climate action charities need your support to continue their vital work into 2022.

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Skiing Santas hit the slopes in Maine

Over 200 skiers and snowboarders dressed as Santa Claus took to the slopes of Maine on Sunday for charity.

Poland

Nativity crib contest takes place in Krakow

Three years ago, the Krakow cribs were recognised by UNESCO as a cultural treasure.

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Famed Manger Square Christmas tree lit up

The West Bank city of Bethlehem marked the start of the festive season Saturday by lighting up its Christmas tree in Manger Square.

Tech News

Tech Christmas gift guide 2021: What to get your loved ones this year

What to buy for music lovers, fitness fanatics, video gamers and remote workers? Here are some ideas.

Moments

Christmas in Europe: Here are the festive events going ahead this year

While many events are cancelled, there are still places to soak in some festive cheer this year.

Culture news

Merry Saturnalia! Which Christmas traditions are actually pagan?

Christmas is coming, but do you know which of your favourite things about the holiday were practiced by druids?