Now playing Next Uncovering Europe In Mostar, reconstruction of an Orthodox church is a sign of unity The Orthodox cathedral of the Holy Trinity is still not ready for Christmas mass. But its story and the quest to bring it back is one of resilience. 07/01/2022
Now playing Next Food and Drink Animals at Berlin zoo feast on Christmas tree leftovers It's the traditional Christmas meal for the animals at Berlin Zoo: unwanted fir Christmas trees served up as treats for elephants, reindeer and creatures to enjoy. 30/12/2021
Now playing Next no comment Animals at Berlin zoo snack on Christmas trees Animals living at Zoo Tiergarten in Berlin enjoyed a belated Christmas dinner on Wednesday when they were treated to unsold Christmas trees. 29/12/2021
Now playing Next no comment Brazil's Santa Claus school ends another Christmas season The Santa Claus School of Brazil closes another Christmas season with a traditional lunch. 28/12/2021
Now playing Next Nature Animal shelter receives more than 800 parakeets at Christmas The move left the staff of the Detroit Animal Welfare Group quite shocked. 28/12/2021
Now playing Next no comment Santa Race in North Macedonia and in Russia Hundreds dress up as Santa for annual race in Skopje and in St Petersburg 27/12/2021
Now playing Next no comment Moving nativity scene draws visitors to Polish monastery One of the larger moving nativity scenes in Poland was created at famous Jasna Gora Sancturay, south Poland. 26/12/2021
Now playing Next United Kingdom Queen Elizabeth II remembers husband in Christmas speech The monarch said she understood the pain of missing loved ones for the holidays, but also said that Christmas can still be the time for joy, especially for children. 25/12/2021
Now playing Next West Bank Bethlehem Christians celebrate Christmas at Church of the Nativity Hundreds attended the service led by Patriarch Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the top Catholic clergyman in the Holy Land. 25/12/2021
Now playing Next Culture news What's it like to celebrate Christmas in Antarctica? When you're celebrating Christmas from one of the most remote outposts on Earth, it's all about logistics. 25/12/2021
Now playing Next no comment Indonesian community tells the story of Jesus through shadow puppets A small Indonesian community is celebrating Christmas by performing traditional shadow puppet shows about the birth of Christ as the pandemic shutters most public performances. 25/12/2021
Now playing Next world news Airlines cancel more flights after 8,000 were scrapped over Christmas Thousands of flights had to be cancelled or delayed due to staff shortages and new entry requirements caused by the rapid spread of the Omicron variant. 25/12/2021
Now playing Next Green News Red wine stains: This genius eco-friendly hack for removing them Because accidents happen. 25/12/2021
Now playing Next Vatican Pope Francis prays for pandemic end as COVID-19 cases surge Pope Francis asked for dialogues and peace during his "Urbi et Orbi address on Saturday, after an estimated 2,000 people attend midnight mass in St. Peter’s Basilica the night before. 25/12/2021
Now playing Next no comment Santa Claus parades around the world Elephants in Santa costumes, Peruvian Santa returns after the pandemic and first ever Black Santa represents NGO at event 24/12/2021
Now playing Next Culture news Where are the most iconic Christmas trees around the world? Here's a list of some of the most tree-mendous (sorry) festive firs across the world. 24/12/2021
Now playing Next world news Trolls, carps and defecating shepherds: How Europe toasts Christmas We take a look at how Christmas is marked in Italy, Spain, Iceland and the Czech Republic. It's anything but universal! 24/12/2021
Now playing Next Culture news 'Merry Christmas, ya filthy animal': The six best Christmas movies It's Christmas! Well, almost. Time to get cosy and press play on these classic festive films. Or you can watch Bad Santa... 23/12/2021
Now playing Next no comment Santa Claus climbs down building to visit children in a Spanish hospital Children spending the holidays in a hospital in Barcelona get a much-needed boost from a firefighter dressed as Santa Claus, who greets them from outside a hospital window while hanging from a climbing rope outside the building, due to strict pandemic rules restricting visitors 23/12/2021
Now playing Next Food and Drink Visit the birthplace of Sweden's festive peppermint candy canes In 1859, a new confection emerged on the market in the small town of Gränna, Sweden. It was a hard, minty candy with red and white stripes, created by Amalia Eriksson 23/12/2021