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White House Christmas tree: Michigan fir wins national contest

A 25-foot concolor fir from Korson’s Tree Farms in Michigan will be the White House Christmas tree, arriving Monday. The farm won a nationwide contest.

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Copenhagen's Tivoli Gardens opens Christmas season with over a million lights

Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen has opened its Christmas season, transforming from Halloween in 11 days with over a million lights. The festive season runs until early January.

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Léa Seydoux switches on Champs-Élysées Christmas lights as Paris launches festive season

Léa Seydoux launched the Christmas lights on the Champs Élysées, marking the start of Paris's festive season with a lively set by Canadian singer Charlotte Cardin.

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Visit these little-known European Christmas markets this year

Euronews Travel rounds up some relatively lesser-known European Christmas markets which are adding a touch of magic to the holidays.

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One million LEDs: Kew Gardens unveils new Christmas light trail

Kew Gardens' Christmas light trail blends art and conservation with fibre optic displays, celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Millennium Seed Bank.

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First snowfall brings excitement to Santa Claus Village in Lapland

Lapland’s long-awaited first snowfall arrived after one of the warmest Septembers on record, delighting visitors and locals hoping winter conditions will finally settle in.

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Christmas comes early for travellers at Munich Airport

The Christmas and Winter Market brings food, drinks and festivities to the Munich Airport, starting this week.

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Top Christmas toys revealed: from Stitch to a parent-controlling robot

The UK’s most-wanted toys for Christmas 2025 have been revealed — from a parent-controlling helmet to interactive Stitch dolls and creative craft kits.

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Mariah Carey wins ‘All I Want For Christmas Is You’ lawsuit

Mariah Carey didn't steal 'All I Want For Christmas Is You' from other writers. A judge has ruled that Andy Stone's song of the same name was not "substantially similar" to Carey's festive classic.

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How the Christmas Charity Orchestra changed the Polish medical system

Since its creation, the foundation has raised almost 474 million euro for medical aid.

Health news

Don't eat your Christmas tree, Belgium's food agency warns

The Belgian Federal Food Agency issued the odd warning after Ghent's local authorities suggested people could reuse pine needles in recipes to avoid waste.

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New Orleans holds first carnival season parade days after deadly Bourbon Street attack

On Monday, New Orleans kicked off its Carnival season with the Joan of Arc parade, just days after a deadly attack on New Year's Eve left 14 people dead.

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Ethiopians celebrate Orthodox Christmas with prayers, feasts, and acts of charity

Thousands of Orthodox Christians in Ethiopia celebrated Christmas on 7 January, marking the end of a 43-day fast.

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Russia Orthodox patriarch consecrates Xmas gifts for troops in Ukraine

Russia's invasion, which began in February 2022, has also been a source of religious controversy within the Eastern Orthodox Church and has driven a split among believers in both Russia and Ukraine.

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Christmas trees on the menu at Berlin Zoo

The elephants and giraffes at the German capital's zoo were able to enjoy unsold Christmas trees.

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Ukrainians sing carols, give performances, spread festive spirit in areas once occupied by Russia

In Ukraine, volunteers in handmade costumes performed traditional vertep, a form of Christmas theatre, in areas once occupied by Russian forces. In the Chernihiv region, Volodymyr Chapel led a group visiting homes and markets in Kyselivka.

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Frankincense: The intriguing story behind the Christmas scent

Once more valuable than gold, frankincense is indelibly linked to Oman.

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Romania’s holiday feasts leave over 1,500 seeking emergency care

Romania saw a spike in emergency calls over Christmas due to overeating, with nutritionists warning of the health risks of indulgence.

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Thousands in Budapest receive holiday meals from Hare Krishna devotees

Thousands of people in the Budapest received free hot meals on Thursday during an annual event hosted by Hare Krishna devotees to help those in need over the holiday period. The Food for Life Mission has been organising the Christmas Love Feast food distributions for people in need for 35 years.

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Visit the White House with its thousands of Christmas decorations

A drone films the interior of the White House showing the glittering Christmas decorations throughout the historic residence.