Tag: Christmas
These Christmas movies saw the biggest increase in streams during December
Many of us have a favorite film associated with Christmas – some long to see the classic “Love Actually” with Hugh Grant, others prefer “The Holiday”. In addition to romantic…
[En direct] A dark Christmas in Bethlehem as the bombings in Gaza continue unabated
Israeli bombings continued into the night on the Gaza Strip, where famine threatens residents. For Christians in Gaza and the occupied West Bank, Christmas Eve this year was swept away…
Slippery continued problems in Christmas traffic
full screen The mild weather in the southern parts of the country risks creating problems in traffic even during Christmas Day. Archive image. Photo: Johan Nilsson/TT Christmas traffic continues to…
After almost two years of war, Ukrainians prefer to celebrate Christmas according to the Western calendar
Despite the ongoing war – four civilians were killed in Russian bombings on the southern city of Kherson – Ukrainians are trying to find some light this holiday season. Especially…
application files also received at Christmas
This Sunday, Christmas Eve, was a working day for employees of the Constitutional Council in Senegal. The body responsible for receiving candidacy files from presidential candidates has exceptionally opened its…
Christmas celebrations in the Middle Ages – fallow parties in the church
In the Middle Ages, Christmas had a slightly different purpose than today. – What was actually celebrated was the new year, says associate professor Bo Eriksson at Stockholm University. Partying…
Pope Francis evokes Bethlehem and victims of war during Christmas mass
Pope Francis had a word for Bethlehem and the victims of the conflict in Gaza during the traditional Christmas mass… Around 6,500 faithful attended the mass of Christmas chaired by…
Full speed towards Christmas – here thousands of elves run through Madrid
Instead of the usual running gear, the participants in today’s race in Madrid have dressed in Santa hats, red suits and white beards. The race has become a Christmas tradition…
The midday sale kicks off – already on Christmas Eve
In recent years, Black Friday has taken an increasingly large place. That, in combination with tougher economic times, has meant that the role of the classic mid-day sale has changed.…
Christmas truce for hotel refugee expulsions
A short-lived truce for refugees in the United Kingdom. Until January 2, no one will be kicked out of their hotel room. A decision which follows the alert from municipalities…