World news about “Christmas” published by euronews.
Russia: Ice sculpture for Orthodox ChristmasIn the courtyard of an Orthodox church in the town of Divnogorsk, Siberia, an artist creates an ice sculpture for the Orthodox Christmas. Russian Orthodox… 06/01/2013
Eurozone inflation up on holiday spending Christmas holiday spending nudged up prices in the eurozone in December. The cost of living in the 17 countries sharing the euro had been forecast to fall… 04/01/2013
Serbia: Father Christmas race – nocomment Some 300 participants took part in the fifth annual Father Christmas race in the Serbian capital, Belgrade, on Sunday. The runners took to the city’s streets… 31/12/2012
Christmas gifts For some people Christmas this year meant going to church, for others exchanging gifts, sharing a big meal, getting the family together. Employees of General… 28/12/2012
Afghanistan: NATO troops get into the Christmas spirit – nocomment NATO troops based in Afghanistan get a taste of the holiday spirit at a Christmas lunch in Kabul. 26/12/2012
Vatican: Pope calls for end to the bloodshed in Syria – nocomment In his Christmas message and blessing “Urbi et Orbi”, Pope Benedict XVI called for an end to the bloodshed in Syria and the resumption of Israeli-Palestinian… 26/12/2012
China’s Gangnam-Style Christmas – nocomment On Christmas Eve, hundreds in Shanghai joined a dancing Santa Claus for a very Gangnam-Style Christmas. 26/12/2012
Christmas mass for Nelson Mandela – nocomment Several hundred worshippers attended Christmas Mass in South Africa’s Soweto township and offered prayers for the health of Nelson Mandela. 26/12/2012
Syrian Christians gather in Christmas prayers – nocomment Syrian Christians gathered in Damascus on Christmas to pray for their fellow citizens caught up in the conflict that has led to the death of an estimated… 26/12/2012
What day is it?Passengers ride a double decker bus past Christmas lights on Oxford Street, in London. REUTERS/Andrew Winning 25/12/2012
Santas flock to the Venice canalPeople dressed as Santa Claus row boats through the fog on the Venice canal. REUTERS 24/12/2012
Santa Claus handcuffed in the streets of Austin, Texas – nocomment Police officers arrest a man dressed as Santa Claus in Austin on charges of criminal mischief after writing with chalk on the grounds of the state Capitol… 24/12/2012
Bad toys banned from Santa’s list Over three billion toys are manufactured and sold each year, most of them around Christmas time. How are product safety checks carried out, especially when… 21/12/2012
Crisis-hit Europe is losing its talented youth This is Enric’s last Christmas at home. The twenty-nine year old is a highly qualified architect, but as a freelancer he simply can’t afford the cost of… 21/12/2012
One Pound Fish scales the charts London fishmonger Muhammad Shahid Nazir’s ode to reasonably priced fish – One Pound Fish – was one of most unlikely hits in a long time becoming an overnight… 20/12/2012
Lapland: Santa prepares for the big day – nocomment From his house in Lapland near the Arctic Circle, amid the hustle and bustle of his workshop, Santa wishes all the children around the world a Merry Christmas. 20/12/2012
Christmas cheer limited in Greece The people of Greece end the year under foreign guardianship and with tax reforms imminent. It has been their fifth consecutive year of recession. Only… 18/12/2012
German designer builds reindeer bike – nocomment In addition to building the world’s largest bicycle, German bike designer Didi Senft can now add the Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer bicycle to his list of… 14/12/2012
Greeks face grim Christmas and taxing new year Greeks are facing a more taxing time ahead as the government formally unveiled a bill intended to boost its tax revenue from companies and… 14/12/2012
Christmas lights galore for Croatian family – nocomment The Salaj family estate in the village of Grabovnica in central Croatia turns into a fairy tale decorated with an ever-increasing number of Christmas lights… 13/12/2012
Santa shrunk by Taiwanese artist – nocomment Taiwanese artist Chen Forng-shean sculpts and paints mini santas on the tip of a sharp pencil. Invisible to the naked eye, the 0.03-inch sculptures can only… 13/12/2012
Parade of fish in Christmas performance – nocomment A South Korean aquarium creates a performance featuring a school of sardines dancing along with a Santa diver and displays a tank of electric eels that lights… 11/12/2012
Christmas tree crash test – nocomment Find out how to fasten your Christmas tree safely onto your car roof – and what could happen if you do not. 11/12/2012
Obama greets elves at annual holiday concert in Washington – nocomment The Obama family attended the annual holiday concert in Washington, that will benefit the Children’s National Medical Centre. Four former patients of the… 10/12/2012
Germany’s Stollen Festival : Christmas giant cake – nocomment Thousands of visitors were on hand for the 19th annual Dresden Stollenfest to watch the three ton city’s famous Christmas cake. 09/12/2012
Barack Obama lights the National Christmas Tree – nocomment Obama family kicked off the Christmas season on December 6 with the lighting of the National Christmas Tree in front of the White House in Washington. 07/12/2012
German Saint Nicholas in shark hug – nocomment Saint Nicholas, the inspiration behind Santa Claus, was celebrated throughout Germany today. Saint Nicholas was filmed in the Sea Life aquarium in Munich… 06/12/2012
Europeans’ Christmas budgets Lower purchasing power this Christmas in Europe is putting a strain on many people’s gift budgets, but in France spending levels are around the same as… 05/12/2012
Santas run in Poland – nocomment The tenth semi-Marathon run of Santa Clauses was held in Torun (north-western Poland). Over two and a half thousand Santas took part in the event. To… 04/12/2012
2012 Rockefeller centre Christmas tree lighting – nocomment New York’s most famous Christmas tree has been lit, officially kicking off the holiday season. Rock legend Rod Stewart helped get things started by singing… 30/11/2012
Michelle Obama unveils White House holiday decorations – nocomment US First Lady Michelle Obama unveiled this year’s White House Christmas decorations before an appreciative crowd of military families, then spent some time… 30/11/2012
Christmas’s comingA diver dressed as Santa Claus swims with dolphins at Hakkeijima Sea Paradise in Yokohama, south of Tokyo. The underwater feeding session involving divers… 27/11/2012
Santa Claus festival in Australia – nocomment Thousands of Santas come on Sydney to celebrate the Santa Fest and fun run in the summer heat. 25/11/2012
White House Christmas tree arrival – nocomment First Lady Michelle Obama and her daughters, Sacha and Malia, welcome the official White House Christmas tree. 24/11/2012
Orthodox Christmas in Georgia – nocomment Thousands of Georgian worshippers celebrated Orthodox Christmas throughout the country, participating in night-time masses and a charity street procession… 08/01/2012
Colourful parade as journey of the three kings re-enacted in Spain – nocomment Revellers gathered in the Spanish capital Madrid on Thursday evening to watch the traditional parade marking the eve of the Epiphany 07/01/2012
Icy plunge for Epiphany in Bulgaria – nocomment Hundreds of Orthodox Bulgarians celebrate Epiphany with music and dancing in the waters of the icy Tundzha River. 07/01/2012
Greeks celebrate Epiphany – nocomment Greek people of all ages gathered at Piraeus port to participate in the celebrations of Epiphany Day, one of the most important celebrations of the Greek… 07/01/2012
German snow and ice church opens – nocomment A church made entirely of ice and snow has opened in the ski-resort of Mitterfirmiansreut in Southern Germany. The 26 metre-long structure on a hill above the… 30/12/2011
Festive spending hits highs and lows in Europe Christmas cheer was in short supply for Italian retailers. As analysts say austerity measures prompted households there to cut spending. The shoe and… 27/12/2011
Christmas Parade in Belarus – nocomment Seven hundred Father Frosts and Snow Maidens took part in the parade in the Belarus capital which marks the start of the New Year festivities. 27/12/2011
Australian beach Christmas – nocomment Hundreds of people flocked to beaches in Sydney, Australia, to celebrate Christmas. 26/12/2011
Underwater SantaSanta Claus loses sleigh and reindeer after one-too-many pre-flight egg nogs and finds himself in an aquarium in Guadalajara (Mexico) REUTERS/Alejandro Acosta… 24/12/2011
Christmas and crisis Christmas time is shopping time for everyone lucky enough to have the budget for presents and festive food, but it is harder for people feeling the brunt of… 23/12/2011
Free festive shopping in Italy A dream of free shopping at Christmas is a reality in Italy as the country’s senate approved the final stages of Prime Minister, Mario Monti’s 33-billion-euro… 23/12/2011
Berlin’s fishy Christmas tree – nocomment Staff at the Sealife Aquarium in Berlin brought a special gift for their residents: a Christmas tree with pieces of octopus as decorations. 23/12/2011
A multi-lingual Santa – nocomment It seems Santa Claus is quite the linguist, wishing Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all in English, German, French, Italian and Swedish. 21/12/2011
Giant Christmas tree in Vatican – nocomment A 30-metre-high Christmas tree, which came from the forests of west Ukraine, is officially lit during a ceremony in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican December… 17/12/2011
Christmas Music Forget the rest – Michael Buble has released a new album simply entitled “Christmas” and it’s already topping the charts. His compilation of festive classics… 14/12/2011
Philippines: dancing traffic cop celebrates Christmas – nocomment A traffic cop amuses motorists along Manila’s heavily congested main thoroughfare by dressing as Santa Claus while dancing to the music of Michael Jackson. 12/12/2011
Santa Claus takes the train in Berlin – nocomment German children in the Bavarian capital of Munich went for a special train ride on Sunday, with their attention focused only on Santa Claus who invited them… 12/12/2011
Scantily-clad Santas run for kids in Budapest – nocomment Hundreds of scantily-clad Santas hit the cold streets of central Budapest on Sunday to take part in a run to raise money for children in need. 12/12/2011
Athens: Christmas cheer – on a budget It is Christmas – a time for cheer even in austerity-hit Athens where residents have been enjoying the switching on of the festive lights. The City has… 10/12/2011
Fukushima Christmas spirit – nocomment With the holiday season quickly approaching, a Santa Claus from Finland brought the joy of Christmas to Japanese children still living in evacuation centres… 07/12/2011
Skiing Santas in USA – nocomment Around 250 skiers and snowboarders took to the slopes in the US state of Maine dressed as Santa Claus. 06/12/2011
Happy New Year? New Year’s Eve is a romantic comedy directed by Garry Marshall. Like Valentine’s Day, Marshall’s previous film, it depicts a series of holiday vignettes and… 06/12/2011
The Vatican’s Christmas tree – nocomment Christmas celebrations officially started at the Vatican on Monday with the arrival of a 30-metre-high (100-feet) pine tree from Ukraine. 06/12/2011
Christmas spirit is in the air (filmed by Bakhit in Almaty, Kazakhstan) 22/11/2011
Aardman’s star-studded Arthur Christmas Just how does Father Christmas deliver all those presents in one night? Arthur Christmas – the lastest film from Britain’s Aardman stable – reveals the… 18/11/2011
Santa Claus Congress – nocomment Santas from all over the world came together for games at the world Santa Claus congress in Copenhagen. 22/07/2011
Annual Summer Santa Congress – nocomment Around 120 Santas descended on Danish capital Copenhagen for the 54th annual Summer Santa Congress in what is the biggest, busiest and hottest event of their… 20/07/2011
Christmas and US army in AfghanistanA U.S. soldier dressed as Santa Claus distributes gifts to fellow soldiers during a concert on Christmas eve at Bagram air field, north of Kabul, Afghanistan… 25/12/2010
Pilgrims pray in the Church of the Nativity in BethlehemChristian pilgrims pray in the Grotto during their visit to the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem on Christmas Eve.Ammar Awad / Reuters 24/12/2010
Christmas preparations in ColomboA boy cleans a picture of Jesus at a church ahead of Christmas day celebrations in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Dinuka Liyanawatte/REUTERS 23/12/2010
Toy safety: protecting the youngest Foam puzzle mats were recently withdrawn from sale as a health hazard, as were baby bottles containing toxic BPA. What does the European Union do to ensure… 21/12/2010
Patriarch Kirill uses Christmas address to call for moderationRussian Orthodox Christmas Eve celebrations have been held in Moscow’s Christ the Saviour cathedral led by Patriarch Kirill. Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev… 07/01/2013
Egypt’s Coptic Christians query the future during Christmas celebrationsEgypt’s Coptic Christians celebrate Christmas for the first time since Muslim Brotherhood president Mohammed Mursi came to power. The minority group mark… 06/01/2013
Newtown: Christmas in the wake of tragedyA church service has been held in Newtown, Connecticut, following the mass shooting on December 14 that left a total of 28 people dead. Adam Lanza went on… 25/12/2012
Pope’s Christmas address: a call for peace“Never lose hope for peace” is the key message of Pope Benedict XVI to the world this Christmas. To an audience of tens of thousands in St Peters square in… 25/12/2012
Celebrating Christmas in SyriaIn Damascus around 2.3 million Christians are celebrating the faith’s largest festival. But security and economic concerns cast a dark cloud over the… 25/12/2012
Christmas messages of peace and reconciliationDespite the fact that he has just launched his own Twitter account, Pope Benedict the 16th reminded people to find room for God in their fast-paced lives… 25/12/2012
Syria: Christians rustle up some Christmas cheerIn Syria, the country’s two million Christians have been trying to summon up some Christmas cheer, but it is no easy task in the midst of the civil war… 24/12/2012
Christmas in Bethlehem has extra significance for PalestiniansMany Palestinian and Christian pilgrims say Christmas in Bethlehem has even more meaning following major events this year. First, their route in the ancient… 24/12/2012
Rich and poor prepare for ChristmasAs Santa Claus prepares for his annual 466 million kilometre round trip to deliver yuletide cheer to the children of the world. The contrast between the haves… 23/12/2012
Charities step into the breach in Greece and SpainChristmas in Spain – 2012 style. One Red Cross clothes bank in a suburb south of Madrid has been open for 25 years. But organisers say they have have never… 23/12/2012
Rajoy in Afghanistan pledges Spanish presence after 2014The Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy has become the second Western leader to make a surprise pre-Christmas visit to Afghanistan. The morale-boosting… 22/12/2012
Julian Assange makes appearance in LondonWikileaks founder Julian Assange made his second balcony appearance since he sought refuge in the Ecuadorian Embassy in London in June. He entered the… 21/12/2012
Greeks face austere festive seasonThe latest long-delayed bailout is unlikely to make much difference to Christmas in Greece as people come to terms with wage cuts and unemployment. People… 13/12/2012
US First Lady joins Toys for Tots Christmas driveThe US First Lady has done her bit for the annual “Toys for Tots” campaign that collects Christmas gifts for poorer families. Michelle Obama joined military… 12/12/2012
Obama lights National Christmas treeForget the fiscal cliff for a moment, just 24 days away; here is one countdown all Americans love, the countdown to Christmas triggered by the Obamas near the… 07/12/2012
Portugal National Food Bank pre-Christmas drivePortugal’s National Food Bank began a two day collection campaign on Saturday across the country’s supermarkets. Thousands of volunteers took part in the… 02/12/2012
Circus performers seduce Vatican audienceThe Vatican was converted into a giant circus venue on Saturday as Pope Benedict XVI welcomed a parade of clowns, acrobats and and carnival folk. More than… 01/12/2012
Obama blasts ‘Scrooge’ Republicans as fiscal cliff loomsThere is little sign of any Christmas goodwill between US Democrats and Republicans as December’s arrival also brings the “fiscal cliff” a step… 01/12/2012
Mixed reactions to Brussels modern art Christmas treeDespite a petition against it signed by thousands of people, the electronic Christmas tree has gone up in Brussels and is causing a mixture of reactions… 30/11/2012
Secret Santa hits streets of New YorkChristmas has come early for some of those affected by Hurricane Sandy in New York and New Jersey with a “secret santa” giving out 100 dollar bills. The… 30/11/2012
German chocaholics warned over contaminated Xmas calendarsChocolate lovers in Germany have been warned to watch what they eat this Christmas as it could have deadly consequences. The consumer group “Stiftung… 28/11/2012
Eat, shop, give thanks in USIn an annual custom, the American president pardons the traditional centre-piece of the Thanksgiving holiday, a turkey. Two this year, named Cobbler and… 22/11/2012
Sweet Spain prepares for the Christmas seasonA sweet tooth has proved a boost to Spain’s ailing economy. With unemployment running at a record high, marzipan mixed with a dash of Christmas spirit is… 21/11/2012
Colombia’s FARC rebels call unilateral ceasefireColombian rebel group FARC has announced a two-month unilateral ceasefire, the first truce in more than 10 years. Negotiations to end the five-decade long… 20/11/2012
Dutch tradition caught in racist accusationsSaint Nicolas has arrived in Amsterdam heralding the start of the Dutch celebrations for Christmas. As always since the mid 1800’s he was surrounded by his… 19/11/2012
Many are not fans of Brussels’ modern art Christmas treeA petition calling for a real Christmas tree in Brussels’ Grand Place has attracted 10,000 signatures. Angering traditionalists, the Belgian city’s tourist… 12/11/2012
Santa seeks justice over tax demandSanta Claus has gone to court! In Lithuania, a man who has impersonated father Christmas for the last 30 years claims he has been forced to take legal action… 12/09/2012
Baptism of ice for Russian Orthodox ChristiansThousands of Russians have been celebrating the Orthdox Christian holiday of Epiphany with a baptism of ice. The tradition commemorates the baptism of Jesus… 19/01/2012
Celebrations to mark Orthodox ChristmasAn estimated 300 million people around the world are celebrating Orthodox Christmas on Saturday which falls on the 7th January. More than 5000 worshippers… 07/01/2012
Orthodox priests clash in Bethlehem broom fightUnholy conduct at the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem as Greek orthodox and Armenian clergy clean up sections of the building. Police separated the… 28/12/2011
Germany’s goose runners get rid of festive flabBerlin’s annual goose race is no wild goose chase. The aim couldn’t be clearer – to burn Christmas calories! Goose roast is the traditional December 25 dish… 27/12/2011
UK’s Boxing Day bargain huntShoppers in London were out in force for the traditional Boxing Day start of the sales, eager to grab some bargains despite a transport strike. Many had… 26/12/2011
Islamist extremists claim Nigerian church killingsIslamist extremists brought Christmas carnage to churches across Nigeria and have threatened more bloodshed in the days to come. In all there were five bomb… 25/12/2011
Pope calls for peace in “Urbi & Orbi” speechThe Pope has made his traditional Christmas “Urbi and Orbi” address from St Peter’s in the Vatican City to crowds of the faithful. At the end he delivered… 25/12/2011
Nigerian churches hit by Christmas Day bombsA second loud explosion has been reported near a church in Nigeria, this time in the central town of Jos. Earlier in the capital Abuja a powerful blast tore… 25/12/2011
