Japan chooses ‘gold’ as kanji of the year in nod to Olympics glory – and slush fund politics: "The character, chosen by public vote...

Schoolchildren take over county's quietest station: "Schoolchildren brought festive fun to Essex's quietest railway station, ma...

As tourists discover Finland’s Santa Claus Village, some locals call for rules to control the masses: "Shuffling across icy ground on a...

 A rare interview with Juliette Binoche - the new President of the European Film Academy: "Euronews Culture sits down with award-winnin...

Christmas Traditions Around the World: "All over the world, Christmas celebrations reflect local culture and traditions. The festivitie...

Spare a thought for those spending Christmas in Antarctica: "British Antarctic Survey (BAS) staff working on the frozen continent are p...

Brazen parcel thieves lifting packages from apartment lobbies amid warnings thefts likely to increase around Christmas: "From UberEats ...

 Michigan high school choir belts out holiday tunes from a towering Christmas tree: "The Mona Shores Singing Christmas Tree, which feat...

Man eats mum's 22-year-old mince pies: "A man has been eating one of his late mother's mince pies every Christmas for more than...

"‘Doctor Who’ Christmas Special Trailer: Ncuti Gatwa, Nicola Coughlan Take on Danger and Dinosaurs." The episode "Joy to the ...

The tiny village hosting £5m Christmas celebration: "For nearly 50 years a tiny village has become home to a massive Christmas extravag...

Here’s which Christmas song you are based on your Bournemouth University degree: "Do not panic, no Michael Buble is featured within thi...

Public urged to learn ‘spiking first aid’ ahead of Christmas parties: "One victim of spiking said she felt like she had 'been hit b...

  Dogs in Christmas jumpers parade in London: "More than a hundred dogs dressed in Christmas jumpers have joined a festive parade in ce...

  Somerset in Pictures: Santa, sunsets and Pinocchio: "December is here and the spirit of Christmas is spreading across Somerset, from ...

  'I love Christmas but I've got no one to put my tree up': "Christine from Lightwood mentioned to Stuart George that she...

  The cable thieves who tried to steal Christmas: "A Christmas lights show is due to go ahead despite the theft of £80,000 worth of cop...

Town embraces 'wonky' Christmas tree: "Residents in one Lincolnshire market town are embracing their "wonky" Christma...

Ulster in Focus: A Christmas Garland (1970) "Seamus Heaney reflects on the different ways of celebrating Christmas. Joined by local chi...

Film   If you've been wondering why wind has been whistling through this old place lately it's because all of the excitement has bee...