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Clashes break out in Netherlands over 'Black Pete' Christmas character

Dutch pre-Christmas festivities descended into violent scuffles and arrests last weekend — the controversy centres on a character called "Black Pete".

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John Lewis Christmas ad launched

John Lewis & Partners are relying on singer Elton John to boost sales as the retailer launches its annual festive advertising campaign

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Eco-friendly trends for Christmas

We collected the top trends for an eco-friendly festive season.

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Radio City Christmas Spectacular returns to New York City

Blessing of the animals and new details revealed for annual Radio City Christmas Spectacular

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Paragliders compete and Christmas comes early: No Comment of the week

Here's our selection of this week's best videos from Euronews' No Comment section.

Denmark

Annual World Santa Claus Congress kicks off in Denmark

Hundreds of Santas, pixies, and elves gathered in amusement park Bakken near Copenhagen on Monday to celebrate the 61st annual World Santa Claus Congress.

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Annual World Santa Claus Congress kicks off in Denmark

Hundreds of Santas, pixies, and elves gathered in amusement park Bakken near Copenhagen on Monday to celebrate the 61st annual World Santa Claus Congress.

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Orthodox Christians celebrate Christmas

From St. Petersburg to Bethlehem and beyond, presidents joined worshippers to usher in Christmas Day

Spain

Spanish drag queen participates in Three Kings Parade amidst backlash

Madrid's decision to allow a drag queen to play one of the kings in the traditional Three Kings Parade angered many conservatives.

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Bosnia's Orthodox Christians follow rituals in run-up to Christmas

Orthodox Christians in Bosnia have been preparing for Epiphany and Christmas by following traditions and having a pre-festive feast

Venezuela

Venezuela: Maduro accuses Portugal of sabotaging Christmas

Traditionally, Venezuelans cook a pork roast instead of turkey for Christmas, so when President Nicolas Maduro's promise of subsidised pork failed to materialise, frustration boiled over into what some have dubbed the “pork revolution."

United Kingdom

Lewis Hamilton apologises after 'boys don't wear dresses' backlash

The British racing driver had made the comments about his young nephew dressed as a princess during Christmas.

World News

The unsung heroes spreading Christmas cheer

Volunteers in cities around the world are the unsung heroes at Christmas, providing warmth and meals for the homeless and the poor

Vatican

Topless Femen activist tries to grab baby Jesus from Vatican nativity

The activist was stopped by Vatican police before she could snatch baby Jesus away.

Cult

Festive revellers brave the cold and strip down to their bikinis to sp

Bikini clad santa's hit beaches across the world to celebrate Christmas Day

World News

Christmas around the world: in pictures

From surfing in Santa hats, to traditional masses and decorating a 210-foot cake, take a look at how people around the world celebrated Christmas

West Bank

Christmas Eve Mass: Bethlehem's Church of the Nativity hosts pilgrims

Fewer people than usual were in the West Bank town this year because of increased tensions between Palestinians and the Israeli army since US President Donald Trump recognised Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.

USA

Euroviews. View: Christians don't have a Christmas monopoly on Jesus

Christians and Muslims both love Jesus and his mother, writes author Haroon Moghul

Vatican

Pope uses Christmas Mass to spread message of hospitality

Pope Francis urged hospitality towards migrants and refugees in his Christmas Midnight Mass

World News

How to follow Santa Claus as he makes his Christmas eve journey around

The North American Aerospace Defense Command's NORAD Santa tracker allows you to see a live map of where Santa is in the world, and how long you have to get to bed.