Morrisons, John Lewis and Waitrose said they would not be using glitter in their holiday products this year. Does that really help the environment?
Tag: Christmas
Christmas Typhoon Batters Central Philippines
Thousands traveling home for the holiday were stranded as flights and ferries were canceled. At least 16 deaths were reported.
As a Spanish City Lights Up for Christmas, So Does a Debate
The holiday light show in the industrial hub of Vigo is a draw for tourists. But some have begun to wonder: How much is too much?
Inside Christmas Card, Girl Finds Plea From Chinese Prison Laborers
A 6-year-old found the note in London while writing Christmas cards to her classmates. “Forced to work against our will,” the message read.
Notre-Dame Will Not Host Christmas Mass, a First in More Than 200 Years
The Paris cathedral, which suffered a devastating fire this year, is still closed to the public as reconstruction efforts slowly get underway.
In France, Holiday Skating Rinks Are an Unlikely Climate Battleground
The attractions have prompted environmental concerns, and some cities have canceled them, citing the size of the carbon footprint needed to maintain the sites.
A Modern-Day Christmas Market, Transylvania-Style
While Germany’s Christmas markets are a favorite among travelers, a little-known market in Transylvania has added sparkle to an ancient city with a German-speaking community.
Trying to Reach the North Pole? Check Your Wi-Fi
It used to be that a handwritten letter was the only way to get in touch with Santa. Now he’s reachable by email, text and even video chat. But who, exactly, is on the other end of the line?
Christmas (on the Cheap) in January
Looking for seasonal cheer without inflated prices? Then take your holiday spirit on the road — after Christmas.
Dreaming of an Artisanal Christmas
A Southern California native went looking for an old-fashioned Christmas. She found it in the “Christmas ornament town” of Seiffen, tucked in Germany’s Ore Mountains.