Christmas

Poland arrests student suspected of planning ISIS-inspired attack on Christmas market

A spokesman for Polish special services, Jacek Dobrzynski, said the suspect wanted to use explosives in an attack on the market, in hopes of causing a mass casualty event.

Wrocław Christmas Market, Poland.
Christmas Market in Luxembourg.

The little princess: Israelis still don’t know the perfect Christmas destination

The illuminated Christmas tree at St. Stephen’s Basilica Square in Budapest, Hungary.

December in Europe: Football, Christmas markets, and an experience you won’t want to miss

German police guard the Reichstag building, the seat of the German lower house of parliament Bundestag, before the German presidential election in Berlin, February 12, 2017

German police foil allegedly 'Islamist-motivated' Christmas market attack, arrest five suspects


Free for kids, workshops, and holiday meals: This is what Christmas looks like in Nazareth

Ramada Olivia Nazareth Hotel offers December Christmas packages with tree lighting, belly dance shows, and workshops. From NIS 2,780 per couple for 2 nights, boosting Galilee holiday tourism.

Ramada Olivia Hotel.

Christmas returns to Bethlehem after two years of silent nights

As Christmas returns to the city where it began, Bethlehem moves to reconstruct its tourism industry.

A Christmas tree lighting ceremony in the West Bank city of Bethlehem, December 6, 2025.

Holiday in Cyprus: The hottest winter escape

In December, Cyprus's Christmas villages add a magical holiday atmosphere while the local culinary scene, offers a taste of Cyprus at its best.

Christmas villages abound throughout Cyprus.

Jerusalem highlights: December 5-11

What's new to do in Israel's capital?

YMCA Christmas Fair

Not Prague, not Berlin: The city emerging as Europe’s winter surprise

As Christmas market prices rise in Germany and Switzerland, a Polish city offers the same charm for half the cost – plus a bonus: Hunting hundreds of tiny dwarf statues across town.

Wrocław Christmas Market, Poland.

An open letter to Pope Francis: Words with good intent can still harm - opinion

I am also a man of faith, of Jewish faith, and as such, could not comprehend the [nativity] Scene as I saw it in the media.

 THE WRITER meets with the Papal Nuncio (Apostolic Delegation) to Jerusalem, His Excellency Archbishop Yllana at the cleric’s residence on the Mount of Olives.

Controversy erupts in Freiburg as cathedral choirmaster Boris Böhmann is dismissed amid protests

The Archdiocese of Freiburg is embroiled in controversy following the immediate suspension of Boris Böhmann, the long-serving cathedral music director.

 Freiburg cathedral.

Bear Grylls Christmas message: Jesus’ mother was a Palestinian refugee

In an advertisement for New Testament retelling “the Greatest Story Ever Told,” survivalist Bear Grylls called Mary a Palestinian girl and Middle Eastern refugee.

 Bear Grylls (Illustrative)

JPPI survey finds strong Hanukkah traditions among American Jews, divided views on Israel - poll

JPPI survey reveals strong ties between American Jews and Israel, with 90% avoiding Christmas trees and most lighting Hanukkah candles, despite varied views on the Gaza war and personal security.

 Jewish Americans and supporters of Israel gather in solidarity with Israel and protest against antisemitism, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian group Hamas, during a rally on the National Mall in Washington, U.S, November 14, 2023

A history of mental illness, threats and warnings: What is known about the Christmas market attack?

Reported drug use, mental health struggles and extremist threats: What were Taleb al-Abdulmohsen's warning signs?

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, Prime Minister of Saxony-Anhalt Reiner Haseloff and German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser visit the site where a car drove into a crowd of a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany December 21, 2024.

The French plan to sell their Christmas gifts this year. Here's why

Reselling Christmas gifts is becoming increasingly common in France. According to recent reports, 21% of the French plan to resell their gifts this year.

 Reselling Christmas gifts is becoming increasingly common in France. According to recent reports, 21% of the French plan to resell their gifts this year.