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Artist saves 11,000 bits of junk to make unusual Christmas 'tree'

The inspiration came from a local petrol station.

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Germany's biggest gathering of Santa Clauses

Some 70 Santa Clauses and their helpers Krampus, Perchten and angels gathered in the southern Bavarian town of Murnau in order to parade through town in full regalia to get everybody in the mood for the Christmas season.

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Cities across world finding unique ways to celebrate Christmas

Christmas festivities officially started in Portugal's capital, Lisbon. The season to be jolly is upon us and cities across the world have turned on their festive lights.

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Celebrities open seasonal skating rink in Moscow's Red Square

As skating backdrops go, this is likely one of the better ones.

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Father Christmas performers go back to school in London

Who knew there was such training?

Living

6 sustainable beauty advent calendars to treat yourself this December

A pre-christmas treat for the skincare fanatic? These advent calendars provide a daily dose of eco-friendly beauty.

Living

7 eco-friendly gadgets people will actually want for Christmas

Upgrade your coffee game and ensure your phone never runs out of juice.

France

Christmas market reopens in defiance of terror attack

Christmas markets around Europe are open for business — including in Strasbourg, which refuses to be cowed by last year’s Islamist gun rampage.

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A million lights illuminate London's Royal Botanical Gardens

London’s Kew Gardens welcomes festive season with dramatic light show

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Opulent €135,000 Christmas tree unveiled in Copenhagen

It's covered in 3,000 crystals.

Green News

How to take plastic out of your decorations

It takes just a few small steps to make big changes, and you can try it this Christmas.

United Kingdom

The John Lewis Christmas advert 2019 is here

Retailer John Lewis has released its annual Christmas advert, marking the beginning of the festive season for many in the UK.

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Stars promote new film 'Last Christmas' in central London

The stars and director of new film "Last Christmas" helped light up festive decorations in central London's fashionable shopping district Covent Garden on Tuesday (November 12).

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'Curious' Christmas window displays unveiled at Printemps in Paris

The window displays, which this year are dubbed "A very curious Christmas", feature animals in zany scenes.

Denmark

Watch: Lost? Saint Nicks gather for the World Santa Claus Congress

Watch: Lost? More than 150 Father Christmases gather for the World Santa Claus Congress

United Kingdom

Police investigate 'explosive' which turns out to be Christmas bauble

Once police investigated, they discovered that the suspicious device was, in fact, a Christmas bauble.

Russia

Putin celebrates Christmas with orthodox Christians in St Petersburg

Orthodox Christians have begun celebrations to mark Christmas with special midnight masses across the country. President Vladimir Putin joined them for mass in St Petersburg.

Spain

Spain continues Christmas festivities on Three Kings day

Roscon on the menu for end of Christmas festivities.

USA

Zoo animals welcome recycled Christmas trees

Zoo animals welcome recycled Christmas trees

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Divers put Christmas tree at bottom of lake in Russia

A group of divers on Sunday placed a Christmas tree on the bottom of a lake in Russia's Kazan region at near-freezing water temperatures, swimming around it in circles and toasting with champagne underwater.