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Premiere of ‘All I Want for Christmas’ at Embassy of Finland; now available on Travelxp’s digital platform

The 42-minute documentary, directed by national award-winning filmmaker Kamakhya Narayan Singh, tells the moving story of Anastasia, a young Ukrainian refugee, and her mother, Ksenia, as they navigate the challenges of displacement.

Barron Trump to shape Melania’s Christmas vision at White House

Melania Trump is expected to take on the role of first lady with her signature style.

BJP chief JP Nadda extends Christmas greetings at Sacred Heart Cathedral

After offering his prayers at the church, Nadda urged people to embrace the teachings of Jesus Christ, emphasising values of peace, harmony, and societal progress. 

Israeli PM Netanyahu’s Christmas message: We are dealing with monsters

NEW DELHI: In a solemn Christmas message issued on Monday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reached out to Christians worldwide, highlighting the ongoing conflict in Israel. “Merry Christmas to our Christian friends around the world,” he conveyed, juxtaposing the festive spirit with the stark reality that “Israel still does not know peace.” While Christmas traditionally […]

Alia Bhatt-Ranbir Kapoor FINALLY reveal daughter Raha’s face on Christmas | See pics

Captured by paparazzi, the little Kapoor charmed in a pink and white Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer-themed dress, paired with adorable red shoes.

Say hello to Belsnickel: Santa’s sinister counterpart

NEW DELHI: With the Christmas season upon us, the anticipation of Santa Claus’s arrival fills the air. However, amid the eagerness for the jolly old man in the red suit, a not-so-friendly figure hides in the shadows—Belsnickel. This German counterpart to Santa Claus emerges from the folklore of the Palatinate region in southwestern Germany, known […]

St. Lucia’s Day: Swedish festival with lights, crowns, and tradition celebrated before Christmas

NEW DELHI: St. Lucia’s Day, a significant December festival in parts of the Nordics, is celebrated on December 13, historically coinciding with the Winter Solstice in the old Julian calendar. Folklore associates this date with a perilous long night plagued by evil spirits, emphasising the importance of staying awake. This vigil was facilitated by eating, […]

Ukrainian orthodox Christians observe Christmas in December for the first time

NEW DELHI: Ukraine’s legislative move to shift its official Christmas holiday from January 7 to December 25 marks a strategic divergence from the Russian Orthodox Church’s customs, aligned with Russia’s traditions. The war-torn country is shifting from its invaders’ tradition, getting closer to its western ally. The bill, passed by Ukraine’s parliament and signed into […]

Like a Christmas star, inclusive religiosity glows in Kerala

Statue of Mary garlanded with a rosary at one end of a series of Hindu idols and deities’ pictures, Christian families singing Carols in Hindi, analyst David Devadas writes about Kerala's inclusive religiosity