1 Pope Francis delivers the Urbi et Orbi message and blessing to the city and the world from the main balcony of St. Peter's basilica as part of Christmas celebrations, at St. Peter's square in ...

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"My dear Christian friends, as you gather with your family and friends this Christmas, I wish the Christian community in Israel and around the world blessings for a Merry Christmas from the Holy ...

A person dressed as Santa Claus jumps into the sea during the Copa Nadal (Christmas Cup) swimming race in Barcelona, Spain Dec. 25, 2024. REUTERS/Bruna Casas ...

Christmas 2024: Discover unique and unusual Christmas traditions around the world, from KFC dinners in Japan to roller skating to church in Venezuela, making the holiday even more special. Christmas ...

Around the world, people found ways to show their holiday spirit. Syrian Christians paraded through the streets, under the watch of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham fighters, in Damascus on Christmas Day ...

In a desperate ploy to sell western styled food to consumers, KFC advertised a meal combo around a Christmas theme, though Christmas is not traditionally observed in Japan. The fast-food chain is ...

POLOKWANE – As South Africans, we’re accustomed to celebrating Christmas with hot weather, beach trips, and outdoor gatherings with loved ones. However, Christmas traditions vary greatly ...

Getty Putting up a Christmas tree has become a tradition around the world but it is believed to have originated in Germany as early as the 16th century. However in Germany it is also custom to ...

Christmas 2024 has arrived around the U.S. and the world with presents, holiday meals, Santa Claus, church services, messages of peace and celebrating the birth of Jesus. Here are some of the best ...

Maria Loi, the celebrity Greek chef, says that holiday celebrations begin on Christmas Eve around 7 p.m. “Families sit around the fireplace and eat a special wheat bread that we make only at ...

Christmas Day is celebrated around the world, but the ways it is observed vary greatly depending on cultural, religious, and regional traditions. While rooted in Christianity as a commemoration of the ...