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Christmas

Christmas is the annual festival commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ. It is commonly observed on December 24 and 25 by billions of people worldwide.

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December 24, 2024

Christmas updates: Bethlehem hosts subdued celebrations

December 24, 2024

Syria: Hundreds protest over Christmas tree burning — report

December 24, 2024

German president calls for unity in Christmas address

December 22, 2024

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Portrait of happy Santa Claus in eyeglasses is preparing to Christmas in his residence, sitting in rocking chair, smiling and looking at camera.

What message does Santa bring while jingling all the way?

What message does Santa bring while jingling all the way?

DW takes you to Santa’s magical Christmas village in his hometown to see how the jolly preparations are coming along.
SocietyDecember 24, 202401:51 min
A statue of Colonel Sanders in Santa outfit is pictured on December 23, 2020 in Tokyo, Japan.

Global Christmas traditions: From witches to KFC

Global Christmas traditions: From witches to KFC

From roller-skating to church or festive greetings from Donald Duck, Christmas can be more than tinsel and turkey.
LifestyleDecember 24, 2024
A woman poses for a picture in front of a Christmas tree in Aleppo

Syria's Christians prepare to celebrate Christmas

Syria's Christians prepare to celebrate Christmas

Many Christians say they're hopeful about their future in Syria, but fears remain.
PoliticsDecember 23, 202401:52 min
Explainer: Exploring the role of Jesus across different religions

Christmas 2024: How various religions view the role of Jesus

Christmas 2024: How various religions view the role of Jesus

Christmas is celebrated globally, with each religion providing its own view on Jesus. Let's explore these perspectives.
ReligionDecember 23, 202401:35 min
People using sign language to "sing" Christmas carols in Berlin

Berlin choir brings Christmas spirit through sign language

Berlin choir brings Christmas spirit through sign language

The members of this choir in Berlin don't sing songs — but instead perform them in sign language.
MusicDecember 23, 202404:12 min
A row of Chocolate Santa Claus figurines sit in a box on a shelf in a German supermarket

Christmas chocolate prices soar while cocoa farmers struggle

Christmas chocolate prices soar while cocoa farmers struggle

The rising price of chocolate, due to a bad cocoa harvest and fertilizer shortages, is at risk of hurting holiday sales.
BusinessDecember 23, 2024
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Band Aid of Sir Bob Geldof (second left), along with other artists recording the first ever Band Aid single, 'Do They Know It's Christmas?'

'Do They Know It's Christmas?': Band Aid benefit at 40

Released in 1984, several versions of the charity hit followed. Ed Sheeran has since distanced himself from the song.
MusicNovember 25, 2024
Arturs Aukons starts swimming in a lake amidst pieces of ice.

Latvia: Orthodox Christians celebrate Christmas

DW has met with a family from the Latvian capital, Riga, that likes to spend Christmas out of town.
ReligionJanuary 6, 202402:19 min
The inside of the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem, without visitors

Bethlehem: Gaza war mars Christmas festivities

Most events have been canceled because of the Gaza conflict.
ReligionDecember 22, 2023
Friedrich Merz of the CDU seen standing in front of a Christmas tree in 2020

Christmas trees part of German 'Leitkultur' says CDU's Merz

The comments about "guiding culture" came days after the opposition CDU unveiled plans for Germany's future.
SocietyDecember 21, 2023
Corona test at an airport in China

COVID-19 rates are rising again — what you need to know

People are getting infected with COVID subvariant JN.1, but you can protect yourself and others over the holiday season.
ScienceDecember 21, 2023
Close-up of person holding Protestant Hymnal opened up.

Will a Nazi poet's Christmas carol remain in book of hymns?

A Christmas carol by a Nazi poet loyal to the regime is still in the Protestant hymnal, but will it be in the next one?
MusicDecember 22, 2022
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