Christmas

Holiday originating in Christianity, usually celebrated on December 25 (in the Gregorian or Julian calendars)

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Christmas is an annual festival commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ, observed primarily on December 25 as a religious and cultural celebration among billions of people around the world. A feast central to the Christian liturgical year, it is preceded by the season of Advent or the Nativity Fast and initiates the season of Christmastide, which historically in the West lasts twelve days and culminates on Twelfth Night; in some traditions, Christmastide includes an octave. Christmas Day is a public holiday in many of the world's nations, is celebrated religiously by a majority of Christians, as well as culturally by many non-Christians, and forms an integral part of the holiday season centered around it.

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The Circular Economy, taking elevator pitches to new heights - and getting in the Christmas Spirit On Euronews' Business Line this month, the Belgian cooperative that transforms waste into desirable designer products, the Dubai event taking elevator pitches to new heights. Plus, the toy companies.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 08:00Published 6 hours ago


Sturgeon: Abide by Covid-19 rules to secure ‘Christmas cheer’ Nicola Sturgeon has addressed the nation saying the best chance to secure some“Christmas cheer” is to stick to the different tiered restrictions for areasacross Scotland. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:45Published 1 day ago

Gaten Matarazzo creates Christmas-inspired sock line Stranger Things star Gaten Matarazzo is bringing his quirky style to a Christmas collaboration with Happy Socks. Credit: Cover Video STUDIO Duration: 00:50Published 1 day ago

What do Covid-19 restrictions mean for upcoming festivities? Government ministers have warned that festivities including Christmas, BonfireNight and Diwali will not be “normal” this year – but it is unclear exactlywhat will be allowed. As the patchwork of.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 02:11Published 2 days ago

Nicola Sturgeon: There is no magic way out of Covid-19 The number of positive coronavirus cases in Scotland has passed 60,000, NicolaSturgeon has announced. She said 28 coronavirus deaths and 1,202 positivetests have been recorded in the past 24 hours. Ms.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:49Published 2 days ago

Lib Dems call for standardised Christmas restrictions Liberal Democrats leader Sir Ed Davey has called for a four-nation approach to Covid-19 restrictions over Christmas, warning that people face confusion and complexity unless measures can be.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:26Published 2 days ago

Sir Ed Davey calls on Government to outline Christmas Covid-19 strategy Leader of the Liberal Democrats Sir Ed Davey MP tells BBC Breakfast that theGovernment needs to come up with a coronavirus Christmas strategy across allfour UK nations. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:26Published 3 days ago

Top 12 toys for Christmas revealed DreamToys in London showcases the top 12 toys ahead of Christmas as chosen byan independent committee of retailers and the Toy Retailers Association. Thetoy industry has faced challenges to adapt to.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:31Published 3 days ago

Sturgeon addresses students' Christmas concerns First Minister Nicola Sturgeon told the Scottish Government’s coronavirusbriefing on Monday that she understands students will be “worried and anxious”about the prospect of being unable to return.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:51Published 4 days ago

Johnson looks to defuse Tory rebellion over free school meals Boris Johnson is reportedly planning to increase funding for the poorestfamilies over Christmas in an attempt to head off a damaging revolt over freeschool meals. The Times quoted allies of the Prime.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:06Published 4 days ago

French race to buy children's toys amid fears of pre-Christmas lockdown Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:34Published 1 week ago

Trump: Biden will cancel Christmas U.S. President Donald Trump in Nevada Sunday (October 18) said his rival, Joe Biden, will cancel Christmas if he wins in November. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 00:31Published 2 weeks ago

UK COVID-19 restrictions could mean a smaller turkey this Christmas Restrictions on larger gatherings are leading UK turkey farmers to think small ahead of Christmas Credit: Euronews English Duration: 01:15Published 2 weeks ago

For Lapland, Christmas won't be canceled, but... Christmas is coming, but in Santa's home village in northern Finland, the COVID pandemic means that the flocks of tourists who usually start to make merry in Rovaniemi at this time of year are not Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:15Published 2 weeks ago

Nostalgic toys and family games are top Christmas picks at Hamleys Nostalgic toys and games that get the whole family playing are at the heart ofHamleys’ top picks list this Christmas, store bosses revealed. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:49Published 2 weeks ago

Rent-a-reindeer business sees bookings crash as Christmas events cancelled The owner of a rent-a-reindeer business said coronavirus restrictions havecaused bookings to crash this Christmas. With 110 reindeer, George Richardsonhas one of England’s largest herds which he.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:52Published 2 weeks ago

Head of UK Covid-19 vaccine taskforce: Slim possibility of vaccine by Christmas There is a 'slim possibility' of one or two coronavirus vaccines beingavailable by Christmas, according to the head of the UK vaccine taskforce KateBingham. Researchers are calling for more volunteers.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:11Published 2 weeks ago

Normal Christmas 'depends on our success' getting virus under control, says Johnson Prime Minister Boris Johnson said whether a relatively normal Christmas ispossible depends on the public sticking to his coronavirus rules. He told theDowning Street press conference: “We’ll do our.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:01Published 3 weeks ago

Northern leaders call for more cash to cope with looming lockdowns Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham says that accepting Chancellor RishiSunak’s latest financial support package would be to “surrender” people tohardship in the run up to Christmas. Speaking.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:29Published 3 weeks ago

Boris Johnson: It will be bumpy until Christmas and beyond Prime Minister Boris Johnson said it is “going to continue to be bumpy throughto Christmas, it may even be bumpy beyond”. He told the BBC’s Andrew MarrShow: “I appreciate the fatigue that.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:17Published on October 4, 2020

Williamson addresses students' Christmas worries Education Secretary, Gavin Williamson, has addressed rumours that students won't be allowed to return home for Christmas with their loved ones. He said the government and universities are working.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:21Published on September 29, 2020

Students may have to self-isolate to return home for Christmas Students may be required to self-isolate at the end of the current universityterm in order to safely return home to be with their families at Christmas,the Education Secretary has said. Gavin.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 02:04Published on September 29, 2020

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'A critical period': Virus alerts issued for six new Sydney venues, as authorities flag Christmas warning NSW Chief Medical Officer Kerry Chant says the festive season will bring new challenges in controlling the spread of COVID-19 as people relax and party. SBS - Published 3 days ago
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Covid: Things 'bumpy through to Christmas' - Johnson Boris Johnson says there is "hope" in fighting the virus, but it could be "a very tough winter". BBC News - Published on October 4, 2020	A recording of Melania Trump captures her complaining in vulgar terms about Christmas decorations and mocking detained migrant children. NYTimes.com - Published on October 2, 2020
'They say I'm complicit': Former friend of Melania Trump releases profanity-laced audio of discussions about her legacy Trump expressed dismay that she was being criticized for focusing on decorating the White House for Christmas instead of other issues. USATODAY.com - Published on October 2, 2020	The Virus Sent Droves to a Small Town. Suddenly, It’s Not So Small. The population boomed in Winhall, Vt., as people tried to get away from Covid-19 hot spots. Bear complaints are up. Plumbers are booked until Christmas. And the dump is “sheer pandemonium.” NYTimes.com - Published on September 26, 2020
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Christmas

Holiday originating in Christianity, usually celebrated on December 25 (in the Gregorian or Julian calendars)

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