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Santa rappels down skyscraper delivering gifts to Berlin children

Santa Claus ditched the traditional chimney and rappelled down a high-rise tower on a downtown public square in Berlin on Sunday (December 16) to deliver gifts to all the good boys and girls.

United Kingdom

British royal family releases Christmas cards

British royal family releases Christmas cards

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Father Christmas swims with sharks at Malta aquarium

Christmas came early for fish and sharks at an aquarium in Malta this week, when Santa Claus took a dive to hand out treats.

Germany

Secret samaritan Santa donates gold bars to local German nonprofits

One unidentified donor has trumped all other secret Santa gifts this Christmas after donating bars of gold to not-for-profit organisations in a German seaside town

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USA

California man treats his neighbours to a dazzling Chistmas

Each night, Mike Ziemkowski greets visitors and welcomes them to his Christmas garden with refreshments and cookies.

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Hundreds of Krampus run through christmas market in Munich

Hundreds of the folkloric character Krampus who punishes children who have misbehaved, run through Christmas market in Munich

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Marching band parades giant Christmas cake at German Christmas market

A giant Christmas cake was unveiled in Dresden on Saturday as part of the German city's 25th annual 'Stollenfest'.

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Vatican unveils giant Christmas tree and nativity scene

Vatican unveils giant Christmas tree and nativity scene

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Nativity figures of Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un popular in Italy

Italian families are displaying figurines of Donald Trump, Kim Jong Un and Cristiano Ronaldo next to Jesus' crib in nativity scenes this Christmas. There's even space for Silvio Berlusconi

World News

Vote now: Which cities have the best and worst Christmas trees?

Some are modern, some classic, some ugly, and some very ugly — Christmas trees have sprung up in the streets and squares of major cities across the world. But whose is the best?

Hungary

Newborn babies don Santa suits in Hungary

Staff on a maternity ward in a Hungarian hospital have given new mothers a little surprise this Christmas.

Green News

The Best Christmas Markets

Our round-up of eco-friendly christmas markets promoting sustainable living in Europe to attend this December.

Japan

Penguins get into a festive flap in Japanese zoo

A zoo in Japan gives it penguin population Christmas appeal by dressing them up as santas for a special festive parade.

United Kingdom

Treemendous! Huge festive fir on van provokes police and puns

A picture of a huge Christmas tree on a van's roof has prompted a warning from police and a wave of puns from social media.

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Festive cheer as Beirut Christmas tree lights up

Beirut enters Christmas Atmospheres introducing the massive fireworks display which illuminates the night sky

United Kingdom

British school reverses 'Christmas ban' after convincing campaign

A secondary school in the UK has lifted its 'ban on Christmas' after students sent hundreds of emails to convince teachers why they should be allwed to celebrate at this time of year

Italy

Is Rome on course for 'ugliest Christmas tree' for second year?

Romans are not pleased with this year's Christmas tree, which arrived in the city on Monday, as locals say they are experiencing de ja vu of the 'ugliest Christmas tree' of yesteryear

Living

Preserving a Christmas craft

A small family business in the Czech Republic is the last place where traditional Christmas decorations from blown glass beads are still made.

Living

Christmas gift list: wellness edit

Clean skincare, bedtime essentials, relaxation kits and organic makeup.

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Hundreds of Santas hit the ski slopes for charity

Hundreds of skiing and snowboarding jolly Old St. Nicks hit the slopes Sunday (02 DEC. 2018) in Maine for a good cause.