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EPA's Eye in The Sky, Lebanon, News, Photo StoryChekka, Christmas, Lebanon

EPA’s Eye in the Sky: Chekka, Lebanon

A picture taken with a drone shows a view of the 29-meter-high Christmas tree, made of discarded plastic water bottles in the northern coastal town of Chekka, Lebanon. The Christmas…

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EPA's Eye in The Sky, News, Photo StoryAustria, Bad Tatzmannsdorf, Christmas

EPA’s Eye in the Sky: Bad Tatzmannsdorf, Austria

A picture taken with a drone shows illuminated Christmas decoration at the so-called 'Christmas House' estate of the Gollnhuber family in Bad Tatzmannsdorf, Austria. The Gollnhuber family since 2010 installs…

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Germany, News, Photo StoryChristmas, Germany

Photo Story: Christmas in Berlin

A general view of Pariser Platz square with a Christmas tree in front of the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, Germany on the evening of the 25 December 2019. Photo:…

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CD eNews, News, Photo StoryChernobyl, Christmas

Former Chernobyl residents visit their hometown for Christmas

Eighteen former residents of Pripyat who had not been in their hometown for many years decorated the Cristmass tree with their family photos taken in Pripyat when the city was…

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CD eNews, NewsChristmas

Politician’s and leaders messages on Christmas

World leaders and other public figures have joined Queen Elizabeth II in putting out their messages of goodwill this Christmas Day. The Queen said the last year had been "bumpy",…

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News, UKChristmas, Royal Family, UK

Princess Charlotte and Prince George greet well wishers in Royal Family Christmas celebrations

Members of the royal family celebrated Christmas on Wednesday from Queen Elizabeth II’s Sandringham Estate in Norfolk, a couple hours northeast of her London residence. William, Duke of Cambridge, Catherine,…

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CD eNews, News, VaticanChristmas, Pope Francis

Pope Francis Urbi et Orbi Christmas message

Pope Francis urged the world to let the light of Christmas pierce the "darkness in human hearts" that leads to religious persecution, social injustice, armed conflicts and fear of migrants.…

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Climate Change, Germany, NewsChristmas, Climate Change, Germany

Majority of Germans support ditching Christmas lights

A majority of Germans say they would consider scaling down their Christmas lights to protect the climate, a survey released on Sunday said. A total of 57% of those surveyed…

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News, Photo StoryBerlin, Christmas, Germany

Wet Christmas – Berlin

Members of the 'Berliner Seehunde' (lit. Berlin Seals) swimming club take part in the traditional Christmas winter swim at Orankesee lake in Berlin, Germany, 25 December 2019.

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News, Photo StoryChristmas, Kashmir, Srinagar

Peaceful Christmas – Srinagar

A person dressed as Santa Claus offers sweets to female Indian paramilitary soldiers during Christmas celebrations at the Holy Family Catholic Church in Srinagar, Indian Kashmir, 25 December 2019. EPA-EFE/FAROOQ…

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Austria, News, Photo StoryAustria, Christmas, Television

Photo Story: Christmas market in Vienna

Photos from the Christmas market at Rathausplatz in central Vienna, Austria, on the evening of Sunday 15th December 2019, on the third Sunday of Advent. Photos: EPA-EFE/ZOLTAN BALOGH Click on…

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News, SyriaChristmas, Syria

‘Damascus is the capital of Christmas’ event in the Syrian capital

A scene of the entry of Mary and Jesus to a cave in al-Abassyeen square in Damascus, Syria. This was part of an event held by the Syriac Church in…

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NewsChristmas, Dublin, Ireland, PeterOConnor

Irish Catholic priest makes memorable exit from Christmas Eve Mass on scooter

An Irish Catholic priest made a memorable exit from Christmas Eve Mass when he went rolling down the aisle on a scooter. Father Peter O'Connor told the children in attendance that…

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NewsChristmas, Cinemas, Films

Top 20 Christmas movies

Whether it’s because you’ve eaten so much you’re temporarily unable to move from the sofa, or you just need a break from having the same awkward conversations with your relatives,…

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News, Photo Story, PolandChristmas, Poland

Photo Story: Christmas cribs exhibition in Rzeszow, Poland

A series of photos of the Christmas exhibits presented during the exhibition at the Ethnographic Museum in Rzeszow, Poland over the weekend. The exhibition presents items from the collections of…

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News, Photo StoryAustralia, Christmas

Christmas – The Other Side

Crowds of people congregate on Bondi Beach on Christmas Day in Sydney, Australia, 25 December 2019, while elsewhere a mural by artist Scott Marsh, depicting Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison…

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CD eNews, News, VaticanChristmas, Pope Francis, Vatican

“Christmas reminds us that God continues to love us all, even the worst of us” – Pope Francis

Pope Francis led the world's 1.3 billion Roman Catholics into Christmas on Tuesday, urging them not to let the Church's failings lead them away from accepting God's love. Francis celebrated…

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Lithuania, NewsChristmas, Lithuania, Vilnius

An alternative Christmas in Vilnius, Lithuania

People attend a lighting ceremony for the Christmas tree at the Alternative Christmas Yard in the former Lukiskes prison yard in Vilnius, Lithuania, that was held a few days ago.…

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Israel, NewsChristmas, Israel

Santa Claus of Jerusalem

Issa Kassissieh, dressed as Santa Claus, welcomes people in his Santa's House at the Christian Quarter in Old City, Jerusalem. Kassissieh, a Christian Arab, has played Santa Claus in Jerusalem…

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CD eNews, NewsChristmas, Pope Francis

Christmas Holiness – Vatican City

Pope Francis kisses Holy Jesus statue as he leads the Christmas Holy Mass in Saint Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, 24 December 2019. EPA-EFE/CLAUDIO PERI

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News, Photo StoryChristmas, India

Christmas crib – Bangalore

Vendors offer decorative items on the eve of the Christmas holiday, in Bangalore, India, 24 December 2019. Christmas is celebrated in India and across the world on 25 December to…

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CD eNews, News, Photo StoryBetlehem, Catholic Church, Christmas, Nativity

Christmas Mass – Betlehem

Clergymen arrive for a mass at the Church of the Nativity on Christmas eve in leading to the Church of the Nativity, the traditionally accepted birthplace of Jesus Christ, on…

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News, Photo StoryChristmas, Hungary

Christmas gifts – Hungary

Nuns of the Little Sisters of Saint Francis give Christmas presents to a needy family in the family's home in Arlo, Hungary, 24 December 2019. EPA-EFE/Peter Komka HUNGARY OUT

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News, Photo StoryChristmas, Lebanon, Protests

Christmas Protest – Lebanon

A protester dressed in a Santa Claus costume takes part in protest against the nomination of Hassan Diab as Prime Minister, outside his house in Beirut, Lebanon, 24 December 2019.…

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China, News, Photo StoryChina, Christmas

Christmas prayer – China

People attend Christmas Eve Mass at the Xishiku Catholic Church in Beijing, China, 24 December 2019. Catholics in China attend church masses as they prepare to celebrate the religious holiday…

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CD eNews, Diplomatique.Expert, NewsChristmas, Refugees

The Culture of Indifference – A Christmas Lament

The nativity scenes across churches and homes this Christmas season inspires love and hope. But for those who follow the international news, it is hard not to think about the…

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News, Photo StoryChristmas, Italy, Venice

Photo Story – Wet Christmas in Venice

A man disguised as Santa Claus poses in San Marco square flooded by high water, Venice, Italy, 23 December 2019. The high tide reached 144 cm. EPA-EFE/Andrea Merola

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CD eNews, News, UK2019, Christmas, Queen Elizabeth II, Royal Family, UK

Queen Elizabeth’s Christmas speech to focus on ‘bumpy’ 2019

The Queen will talk about 2019 being a "bumpy" year and the importance of reconciliation in her annual Christmas message, in what will be seen as a nod to political…

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News, Photo Story, RussiaChristmas, Russia

Photo Story: Christmas decorations in Moscow

An actor during a performance near the Red Square in the Russian capital Moscow which is decorated for the New Year and Christmas holidays. Photo: EPA-EFE/YURI KOCHETKOV

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Israel, NewsChristmas, Gaza, Israel

Israel reverses ban, Gaza Christians can visit Christmas sites

Christians in the Gaza Strip will be allowed to visit holy cities such as Bethlehem and Jerusalem at Christmas, Israel authorities said on Sunday, reversing a decision not to issue…

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Colombia, News, Photo StoryCartagena, Christmas, Colombia

Photo Story: Christmas lights in Cartagena, Colombia

Dozens of people gather to watch Christmas lights in the old town of Cartagena, Colombia. Photo: EPA-EFE/RICARDO MALDONADO ROZO

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EPA's Eye in The Sky, Hungary, News, Photo StoryChristmas, Hungary, Nemespatro

EPA’s Eye in the Sky: Nemespatro, Hungary

A photo taken with a drone shows workers wrapping pine trees into nets before transporting them to a Christmas tree market near a local fir nursery in Nemespatro, Hungary. Decorating…

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CD eNews, Diplomatique.Expert, News, The WeekChristmas, Corporate Dispatch, Diplomatique.Expert, The Week

Diplomatique.Expert – Views of Christmas from around the world

From India to Australia, from Brazil to Syria, from Germany to Italy, this week's edition of the Diplomatique.Expert Week journal provides you with views and photos captured by our…

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News, Photo StoryChristmas, Japan

Photo Story – Santa Paws

A dog dressed in Christmas costume is seen at the Tokyo Great Santa Run 2019 in Tokyo, Japan, 22 December 2019. Some 3,500 people participated in the event to raise…

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CD eNews, NewsArt, Bansky, Christmas

Bansky’s “The Scar of Christmas”

A manger scene juxtaposed against concrete blocks seemingly pierced by a mortar shell: with Christmas looming, the latest Bethlehem offering by secretive artist Banksy appeared Saturday in the Israeli-occupied West…

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CD eNews, NewsChristmas, Christmas Pudding, Prince Charles, Prince George, Prince William, Queen Elizabeth, Royal Family

Photo Story: Royal family time – Queen Elizabeth and her three direct heirs prepare the Christmas pudding

Candid photographs of the Queen and her three direct heirs making Christmas puddings have been released ahead of 25 December. Sky News reports how in one, Prince Charles appears to be…

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CD eNews, NewsChristmas, Fatherhood, Motherhood, Nativity, Parenthood, Pope Francis

Let Mommy Rest – Nativity Scene goes viral and inspires Pope

Pope Francis referred to a photograph of a small Nativity Scene entitled “Let Mommy Rest,” which shows “the tenderness of a family, of a marriage,” he said. During Wednesday’s General…

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News, USAChristmas, USA

Shortage of Christmas trees in the U.S.

According to the National Christmas Tree Association there is a shortage of trees that has caused prices to rise in 2019. The root of the problem go back about 10…

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News, Photo Story, RussiaChristmas, Moscow, Russia

Photo Story: Christmas atmosphere in full swing in Moscow

Scenes from around the Red Square in the Russian capital as people enjoy the Christmas atmosphere. Photos: EPA-EFE/YURI KOCHETKOV Click on photos to enlarge

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News, UKChristmas, poll, UK

Almost 1 in 3 in the UK are considering donating to a charity for Christmas instead of giving a gift

Findings from research, carried out by YouGov, found that 28% of those surveyed are considering donating to charity for Christmas this year instead of giving presents and that: over half…

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Hungary, News, Photo StoryChristmas, Hungary

Photo Story: A Hungarian Gingerbread Village

Photos of a gingerbread village made by residents preparing for Christmas and that is being displayed in the house of culture in Somoskoujfalu, Hungary. Photos: EPA-EFE/Peter Komka Click on photos…

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News, UKChristmas, RAF, UK

RAF crews to remain on standby for ‘quick alert’ incidents over Christmas holidays

After RAF jets were scrambled against Russian military aircraft detected approaching the UK on eight days so far this year, crews at Lossiemouth, the UK's most northerly RAF station, will…

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Lebanon, News, Photo StoryChristmas, Lebanon, Protests

Photo Story: A Christmas tree made of protest banners in Beirut

A giant Christmas tree set up by Lebanese anti-government protesters in Martyrs Square in Beirut, Lebanon. The tree is made from protest banners currently being used in the streets of…

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News, PolandChristmas, Jasna Gora Monastery, Poland

Jasna Gora Monastery in Poland displays it’s Christmas Crib

A Christmas Crib displayed at the Jasna Gora Monastery in Czestochowa, southern Poland, 20 December 2019. In the Christian tradition, a nativity scene also known as a Christmas Crib is…

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Germany, News, Photo StoryBerlin, Christmas, Germany

Photo Story: Berlin remembers the third anniversary of the terror attack on Breitscheidplatz Christmas market

Moments from the commemoration of the Christmas market attack on the Breitscheidplatz square in Berlin, Germany, on Thursday evening. Breitscheidplatz square was the target of a terror attack on 19…

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Israel, News, Photo StoryChristmas, Israel, Jerusalem

Photo Story: Christmas preparations in Jerusalem

Issa Kassissieh dressed as Santa Claus, waves as he walks on a wall near the Jaffa Gate in Old City, Jerusalem, 19 December 2019. Issa Kassissieh, a Christian Arab, has…

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AI, European Union, Finland, NewsAI, Christmas, European Union, Finland

Finland offers Artificial Intelligence course as ‘Christmas gift’ to all EU citizens

Finland is offering a hi-tech Christmas gift to all European Union citizens - a free-of-charge online course in artificial intelligence, in their own language, officials said on Tuesday. The tech-savvy…

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News, Photo Story, RussiaChristmas, Russia

Photo Story: Moscow lights up for the holidays

People walk along a seasonally decorated street with huge light sculptures of polar bears installed at the Gorky Park in Moscow, Russia. Russians are preparing to celebrate New Year's Eve…

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News, Photo Story, SpainChristmas, Spain

Photo Story: Madrid prepares for New Year’s Eve

Master Clockmaker of the Puerta del Sol, Jesus Lopez checks out a clock's operating machinery in Madrid, Spain, on Monday 16 December 2019. The exercise was made to ensure the…

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Music, NewsChristmas, George Michael, Last Christmas, Music, Wham

Wham’s Last Christmas turns 35

George Michael fans are in for a treat this Christmas season as Wham's iconic song 'Last Christmas' is being re-released on vinyl to commemorate its 35th anniversary, reported Smooth radio.…

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News, Photo Story, SyriaChristmas, Syria

Photo Story: Christmas celebrations in Damascus

Scenes of a Christmas carnival in the mostly Christian-populated Bab Touma neighborhood in the old city of Damascus, Syria, on the evening of Saturday14 December 2019, as part of…

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News, Photo Story, VaticanChristmas, Pope Francis, Vatican

Photo Story: A Pope’s blessing

Children with statues of Jesus for the Crib lift them up for Pope Francis’ blessing as he leads Sunday Angelus prayer from the window of his office overlooking Saint Peter's…

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Mexico, NewsChristmas, Mexico

A Christmas theme park revives the tradition of the ‘Posada’ in Mexico

Scenes from the Navidalia theme park, in the city of Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. With piñatas, Christmas carols, food and traditional songs, a theme park in western Mexico seeks to recover…

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Brazil, News, Photo StoryBrazil, Christmas, Rio De Janeiro

Photo Story: Inauguration of the Lagoa Christmas tree in southern Rio de Janeiro

A view of the inauguration of the Lagoa Christmas tree in southern Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 14 December 2019. Photo: EPA-EFE/FABIO MOTTA

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Lithuania, NewsChristmas, Lithuania, Vilnius airport

An unusual Christmas Tree at Vilnius Airport in Lithuania

Photos of a Christmas tree decorated by using items confiscated from passengers at Vilnius Airport, in Vilnius, Lithuania. Vilnius Airport staff decided to make a special Christmas tree decorated with…

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