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Europe’s best Christmas markets to visit this festive season
Europe is world-famous for its Christmas markets, and more than 1,500 take place every year. Choosing which to visit can be as tricky as putting together your present wish list. Here are the top picks, as voted for by travellers.
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Epiphany: tradition, religious festivals and secular rites
On 6 January, the visit of the Magi to Jesus is celebrated by millions around the world. It's a story that's been handed down through generations but actually barely mentioned in a Gospel, however, it's the deep-root of secular tradition in Italy and, in Europe, above all a culinary ritual.
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Sia ends Mariah Carey 30-year reign on Spotify Christmas hit list
Mariah Carey, the queen of Christmas, has lost her crown to Sia, the princess of pop from down under! For 30-years, 'All I Want for Christmas' has reigned supreme as the most popular song of the season but now Sia's 'Snowman' has melted more hearts on Spotify's top streaming list.
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AI Santa as ICE agent video blasted online as 'disgusting' and 'evil'
The US Department of Homeland Security has taken its holiday-themed campaign for mass deportations to a whole new low with an AI-generated video that turns Santa Claus into an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent.