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Orthodox celebrate Christmas in shadow of Russia-Ukraine conflict

In a video message, Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy praised his countrymen for being as “united as never before” and lamented that the conflict has forced many to abandon Christmas folk traditions that prohibit sewing and hunting

Uttarakhand police files cross FIRs after VHP workers allege conversion by church authorities

The Hindu Bureau

Christmas cheer makes a comeback in Bethlehem, 250 Indian pilgrims join festivities

World is starving for peace, Pope Francis says in Christmas message

Jagan participates in Christmas celebrations at Pulivendula

A.D. Rangarajan

The St. Mary’s basilica cathedral, the principal church of the Syro-Malabar archdiocese of Ernakulam-Angamaly, is at the centre of a dispute over the unified Mass in the archdiocese. There are no decorations for Christmas as the controversy deepens. File.

No Christmas Mass, celebrations at St. Mary’s cathedral

PM Modi greets people on Christmas

Changathikootam teams visit houses of bedridden students to spread festive cheer

Chief Minister M.K. Stalin participating in the Christmas celebrations at Don Bosco School, Perambur, in Chennai on Friday.

Dravidian model government is not against any religion: M.K. Stalin

The Hindu Bureau

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Police have been asked to keep a close watch on the crowds in city in connection with the Christmas celebrations.

8,000 policemen deployed on security duty in Chennai for Christmas

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Work in progress on this year’s crib themed on Jerusalem’s Dome of the Rock.

Kanyakumari | The Christmas crib extravaganza in this Tamil Nadu village will also feature Elon Musk this year

Paan-flavoured pistachio katlis from Mumbai-based The Meethi Elaichi Co.

Which came first: marzipan or kaju katli? Ponder this as you savour some desi flavours of the popular Christmas sweet this festive season

The evergreen fir is a symbol of everlasting life.

The significance behind Christmas ornaments

Think sparse trees and wintry palettes

When Marley’s ghost visits Scrooge: a still from Netflix’s ‘Scrooge: A Christmas Carol’ (2022).

‘Bah! Humbug!’: a look back at Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol and the essential humanity it represents

Popular artistes Nadisha Thomas, Shilvi Sharon, Sally Pandian began the Christmas celebrations with carols at an event arranged by Life Focus Society in Chennai on December 1.

Christmas celebrations kick-started in Chennai with carols

The Hindu Bureau

A decked-up shopfront in Ahmedabad, December 2020.

Indian Christmas: An Anthology, edited by Jerry Pinto and Madhulika Liddle, reflects on the many ways people in India celebrate the most exuberant festival in the Christian calendar

Madhulika Liddle

“The community may be small but by any estimates there are still several lakhs of Anglo-Indians who are proud citizens of India,” says Barry O’ Brien.

We may be a David in size but we have made a Goliath contribution: Barry O’ Brien

A large crowd gathered at Park Street to celebrate Christmas, amid coronavirus pandemic, in Kolkata, on December 25, 2021. File

Post-Christmas, Kolkata sees spurt in COVID-19 cases

Bishwanath Ghosh

A Naga holds a placard during a rally in Kohima. File

Top news of the day: Home Ministry panel to look into AFSPA withdrawal from Nagaland; Agriculture Minister denies saying farm laws will be brought again, and more

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A vendor at her shop for Christmas decorative items. File

Mob objects to Hindus celebrating Christmas in Assam

The Hindu Bureau

File photo for representation. Children and youth dressed in Santa Claus costumes celebrate the Christmas festival, at Taj Mahal in Agra, December 24, 2021

Hindu outfit activists burn Santa Claus effigies in Agra

Five killed in Christmas morning gunfire in Brazil

Visually challenged artists singing Christmas carols at Mangaluru International Airport on Saturday.

Festive fervour at Mangaluru International Airport

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