English

Christmas

Art

Stargazing children: New Banksy unveiled in time for Christmas

ADVERTISEMENT

ADVERTISEMENT

More about this topic

Culture news

The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week

A retrospective for the world's 'greatest living artist'; Timothée Chalamet's star turn as a success obsessed table tennis player; volume 2 of Strange Things season 5 - and our best songs of the year! Here's ho-ho-how to spend the festive week.

Health news

How much alcohol is safe to drink this Christmas? Experts can’t agree

Experts agree that alcohol is harmful for your body, but they disagree on where to set the limit.

Destinations

Where are Americans travelling in Europe this holiday season?

New data reveals the top European destinations for US travellers this winter - with Vienna and Copenhagen among rising stars.

Culture news

How to get creative at Christmas for secret Santa gifts and more

Still need to do some shopping before next week's big day? Or maybe it's done but you feel you could do better? Either way, Euronews Culture has you covered with some ideas which might lead to you being showered with praise like Prince Charming or the Belle of the ball.

ADVERTISEMENT

No Comment

Nigeria: Christmas lights attract Lagos residents

Nigeria is on display in a softer light as residents of Lagos gathered to see the city’s Christmas decorations.

Europe in Motion

Which country spends the most on gifts at Christmas?

EU Christmas spending surges in 2025 as inflation nudges prices up and regulators tighten toy safety standards.

Food and Drink

The infinite (and calorific) world of Portuguese Christmas sweets

Perhaps no other country has such a wide variety of Christmas sweets as Portugal. Every family has its favourites, but classics such as sonhos or bolo-rei are never missing from the Christmas table.

Climate

How climate change is threatening our favourite Christmas foods

Many key ingredients for festive foods have been hit by climate change, causing yields to plummet or forcing farmers to introduce adaptations.

wellbeing

Why staying hydrated in winter matters more than you think

Health experts warn that dehydration is often overlooked in winter, increasing the risk of fatigue, brain fog and more serious kidney problems.

No Comment

Santa gets ready in Lapland to deliver gifts worldwide

Finland’s Santa Claus Village near Rovaniemi is buzzing with early Christmas preparations, as visitors gather in Lapland despite late winter sunrises.

No Comment

Beirut hosts colourful Christmas parade despite tension with Israel

Despite tensions with Israel and a fragile ceasefire, Lebanon entered the festive season as Beirut hosted a colourful Christmas parade, with marching bands, music and bright decorations filling the city streets.

World News

Festive fare: Europeans are paying dearly for the holidays this year

Euronews took a quick sleigh ride around Europe to see what bills countries are facing to put on the traditional festive banquet.

Culture news

Stranger Things Christmas market takes over Berlin

The first episodes of the final season of the hit series Stranger Things have just been released on Netflix. Fans can now pass the time until the remaining episodes at Berlin’s Hawkins Christmas Market.

Italy

Fugitive in Italy arrested after hiding as nativity scene fake statue

A 38-year-old was arrested in southern Italy on Saturday after the town's mayor spotted him posing as a statue in a Christmas nativity scene. The man was wanted for assaulting a police officer and had escaped a prison sentence in Bologna.

No Comment

Hand-raised reindeer Lars prepares for Christmas

A UK reindeer farm has hand raised Lars, a calf born in May, after his mother lacked milk. Now part of the herd, he is preparing for Christmas events.

No Comment

Bulgarian glass ornaments by disabled artists are winning hearts

In Bulgaria, a Plovdiv workshop teaches glassblowing to people with disabilities, producing handmade ornaments that support their skills and independence.

No Comment

International exhibition "100 presepi in Vaticano” showcases global nativity creations

The exhibition presents 132 nativity scenes from around the world, on view until 8 January 2026.

Culture news

Revealed: What are the most annoying Christmas songs?

Not everyone gets into the holiday spirit with the same tunes, and Christmas classics often get overplayed. Google Trends and a poll of the American public have revealed the most annoying festive songs.

No Comment

Hundreds of Santas run through Michendorf, Germany in annual Christmas race

Around 1,000 participants dressed as St Nicholas turned Michendorf into a sea of red for the 17th annual run, marking the start of the holiday season.

No Comment

Budapest's streets fill with runners for Santa Run

Thousands of runners in red and white filled Budapest's streets for the 10th Santa Run, with 4,500 participants across three distances along the Danube.