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Crowds enjoy Taiwan's 'Christmasland' as the island keeps Covid under control

Crowds of people wearing facial masks packed New Taipei City Hall Square to watch the opening of "Christmasland", Taiwan's largest outdoor festive decoration.

Destinations

Here are Europe’s 5 snowiest cities for a scenic winter break

If you’re looking for a winter wonderland to escape to this Christmas, here are the top five snowiest cities in Europe.

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Underwater Santa puts on a show at Seoul aquarium

An acquatic Santa swims with the fish at an aquarium in South Korean capital Seoul. Visitors can watch the festive diver feed fish and perform bubble tricks with air.

Art

'Are we at war with Norway?' Brits reel at 'sad' Christmas Tree gift

Norway has selected and delivered one of its best Christmas trees to London every year since 1947 as a festive gift. What went wrong this year?

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Budapest embraces the Christmas spirit

Budapest's Christmas market is welcoming visitors for the first time since the start of the pandemic.

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Lord Mayor of the City of London unveils a rubbish Christmas tree

The Lord Mayor of the City of London unveils a Christmas tree made out of waste at his official residence, Mansion House.

Culture news

Music, not chocolate: Celebrate Swiss-mas with Geneva's top orchestra

From Vivaldi to Duke Ellington, from Tchaikovsky to Charlie Chaplin, from chamber ensembles to the full orchestra - there's a sonic celebration behind every door.

Green News

This year, why not buy a pencil that grows into a Christmas tree?

82,000 trees are cut down to produce pencils every year - but now we can reverse the cycle.

World News

EU draft pulled after Vatican complains Christmas 'cancelled'

Italian conservatives had voiced outrage about the document, claiming among other things that it was “cancelling Christmas.”

Travel News

Are the UK travel rules likely to change again?

More countries could be added to the red list before the next review, as Scotland and Wales call for a "four nations" approach.

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Traditional skating in Moscow while the Bidens unveil the White House Christmas decorations

The famous skating rink and Christmas fair traditionally opened on the Red Square as the main sign of the upcoming New Year and Christmas. The theme 'Gift from the Heart,' has been selected by the Bidens for their first Christmas at the White House.

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Santas deliver early Christmas cheer in Berlin

A group of Santa Clauses gathered in Berlin's Tierpark (animal park) on Sunday to kick off the Christmas holiday season

Living

Forget wool this Christmas and look for these sustainable alternatives

Why you should ditch wool this Christmas in favour of eco-friendly, organic cotton.

Business

COVID fears dampen trade at Europe's Christmas markets

The traditional holiday tree is standing tall in Frankfurt’s main square - but trade is quiet at the annual Christmas market. Covid fears and sanitary restrictions mean business is down 50% on two years ago. Many stall owners though are just glad to be open at all.

Travel News

Austrian hotel selling drive-thru chocolate as fourth lockdown bites

With the tourism sector shut again, one luxury hotel in Vienna is taking to the streets to sell its world famous Sacher Torte cake.

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Penguins post Christmas wishes to Santa

Zookeepers at ZSL London Zoo have been helping their resident penguins post Christmas wishes to Santa this week.

Germany

Berlin Christmas market opens while COVID forces others to stay closed

A Christmas market in Berlin opened on Monday, one of a few that will do so as the country faces the fourth wave of COVID-19.

Culture news

Christmas at the Dickens Museum: Festive joy from a master storyteller

The Charles Dickens Museum has been a reflection of life in middle-class Victorian London since 1925. Each year it embraces the author's love for Christmas by putting on festive events and displaying new collections.

Culture news

Christmas comes to the Champs Elysées as French pop star lights Paris

The world-famous boulevard's Christmas lights were switched on by French pop star Clara Luciani, the godmother of this 2021 edition.

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Copenhagen's Tivoli Gardens opens for Christmas amid virus surge

One of the world's oldest amusements parks has opened for the festive season.