Christmas
Photo Story: Christmas Illuminations in Paris
The traditional giant Christmas tree of the Galeries Lafayette department store stands under its great dome in Paris, France. Photo: EPA-EFE/CHRISTOPHE PETIT…
Photo Story: ‘Holy Night’ (Welcome to Europe) by Harry Greb
An installation called 'Holy Night' (Welcome to Europe) created by the street artist known as Harry Greb is placed near St. Peter's…
Photo Story: Christmas decoration in Sofia
People take pictures of a Nativity scene showing the birth of Jesus Christ in Sofia, Bulgaria. Via EPA-EFE/VASSIL DONEV
Ukrainian church allows December 25 celebrations for first time
Ukraine’s Orthodox worshippers have always celebrated Christmas on January 7 — but that will change for many this year, with the Orthodox…
Photo Story: The Christmas sand nativity scene in Gdansk
A view of a Christmas sand nativity scene designed by Polish artist Ewa Topolan and four Polish and Ukrainian sculptors on a…
Photo Story: Christmas decorations in Riga
People look at Christmas decorations in Riga, Latvia. Via EPA-EFE/TOMS KALNINS
Photo Story: Kyiv’s Christmas tree
People walk by a Christmas tree installed at Sofiyska Square, in Kyiv, Ukraine. Russian troops entered Ukraine on 24 February resulting in…
Photo Story: Christmas preparations in Naples
Little statues of celebrities are on display at the street of San Gregorio Armeno that is famous for its shops selling handcrafted…
Dutch buy fewer Christmas decorations as inflation drives up prices
Dutch households are struggling to tighten their belts this Christmas as inflation has pushed up the price of decorations. Figures from market…
Britain’s Christmas shopping hurt by rail strikes and snow
LONDON (Reuters) - British retailers have been hurt by a sharp dip in shopper numbers this week, a crucial Christmas trading period,…
Photo Story: The illuminated Christmas trams in Debrecen
Two trams decorated with Christmas lights run in downtown Debrecen, Hungary. The trams will run during the Christmas season to Epiphany. Via…
Photo story: Bogota lights up for Christmas
Artists participate in the assembly 'The Tree of Abundance' in the central Plaza de Bolivar in Bogota, Colombia. The large-format show affirms…