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A 'Home Alone' reunion as Macaulay Culkin gets Walk of Fame star

The former child star had tributes paid by his on-screen mother Catherine O'Hara, 33 years after the iconic Christmas film was released.

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WATCH: Christmas season gets underway in Lisbon with tree lighting ceremony

The 1st of December is also a national holiday in Portugal, so thousands of people turned out to see the ceremony and marvel at the Christmas decorations and lights.

Experiences

Countdown to Christmas: Where to see Europe’s living advent calendars

Sweden’s ‘living advent calendar’ tradition has spread to towns and villages across Europe.

Design

Let the countdown begin: A guide to the best 2023 advent calendars

It’s the first day of December and that can only mean one thing: The countdown to Christmas has begun. But what kind of advent calendar do you have, and isn't it time you got a better one?

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Germany

Teen held on suspicion of plotting German Christmas market attack

Officials say the 15-year-old wrote in a chat group about plans for an attack in Western Germany.

Culture news

'Fairytale of New York' singer Shane MacGowan dies aged 65

The charismatic folk hero and frontman of The Pogues will always be remembered for his bittersweet Christmas classic "Fairytale Of New York", featuring the late Kirsty MacColl.

Business

Christmas campaigns: How much do companies make from festive ads?

Festive TV adverts have woven themselves into the fabric of Christmas tradition - and the marketing budgets are only getting bigger. Euronews Business looks at just how lucrative this holiday season is for companies.

Economy

Has consumer optimism returned in Germany as Christmas approaches?

Has consumer optimism returned in Germany as Christmas approaches? Euronews Business takes a look.

Travel News

Christmas gifts for the frequent traveller in your life

From 100ml bottles to luggage trackers: These are the best stocking fillers for travel lovers.

Germany

Berlin's zoo starts festive fun with a jungle-themed Christmas garden

The holiday season has begun in Berlin, and this year the zoo is celebrating by turning itself into a jungle-themed Christmas garden.

Culture news

Fancy getting paid to watch Christmas films?

Being paid to watch 25 Christmas films next month? YES. PLEASE.

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One million visitors expected at the Vienna christmas market

One million visitors are expected to attend the Schönbrunn Christmas Market in Vienna.

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Watch: Christmas lights wow spectators on the Champs-Elysees in Paris

Watch: Christmas lights wow spectators on the Champs-Elysees in Paris

Experiences

How to visit Europe’s most magical Christmas markets by train

From London to Cologne and Prague, here’s how to embark on a multi-country Christmas market train trip this year.

Experiences

London, Paris, Madrid: Escape the crowds at these Christmas gardens

Want to get in the Christmas spirit? Head to these festive light shows.

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WATCH: Spectacular festive light show twinkles at London's Kew Gardens

As the sun goes down, a festive light show is illuminating London's Kew Gardens.

Culture news

Brace yourselves: Mariah Carey and Wham! have hit the charts early

Mariah Carey and Wham! have set a new record for the earliest chart appearance of a Christmas song.

Destinations

New French night trains launching in time for ski season

Escape to the French coast this winter with these new night trains.

Travel News

UK airport strikes: Will your flight be impacted this Spring?

Border Force walkouts will take place on 15 March, followed by potential Heathrow strikes over Easter.

Ukraine

Ukraine war: What you need to know today

Here is our round-up of the latest developments from the war in Ukraine.