Christmas

Florida bishops urge Trump to halt immigration enforcement for Christmas holidays

"Such a pause would show a decent regard for the humanity of these families. Now is not the time to be callous toward the suffering caused by immigration enforcement," the bishops wrote.

US President Donald Trump attends a press conference, as he makes an announcement about the Navy's "Golden Fleet" at Mar-a-lago in Palm Beach, Florida, US, December 22, 2025.
People attend a Christmas tree lighting ceremony at the New Gate in Jerusalem’s Old City, on December 14, 2025.

One in four Israeli Jews celebrate or consider celebrating Christmas - poll

The Christmas tree and Nativity Grotto at the Holy Redeemer Church in Jenin were destroyed in an arson attack early Monday, December 22, 2025, at approximately 3:00 a.m., church officials said.

Christmas tree and Nativity grotto at Jenin church destroyed in arson attack

Protestors take part in a pro-Palestinian protest in Brussels, on October 2, 2025.

Anti-Israel protests continue at Belgium Christmas markets with smoke grenades, drums


Christian, Jewish, other holidays in the West are being hijacked by Islamist terror - opinion

Regrettably, as long as Western societies continue to placate, mollify, and coddle such pressures, this trajectory will only intensify.

A rabbi performs the Havdalah ceremony while Margaret Beazley, governor of New South Wales, holds the Havdalah candle, during a tribute for the victims of a mass shooting during a Jewish Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach on December 14, in Sydney, Australia, December 20, 2025.

Christmas returns to Nazareth, marking a gradual revival of the city's Christian tourism

After two unusually quiet holiday seasons, Christmas has returned to the Galilean city, drawing visitors back into its streets and offering a modest lift to local tourism.

Christmas in Nazareth

Iranian shadow aviation network, Islamic State comments on Bondi Beach - December 18, 2025

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A rebel fighter takes away a flag that belonged to Islamic State militants in Akhtarin village, after rebel fighters advanced in the area, in northern Aleppo Governorate, Syria, October 7, 2016

‘Making Kiss-story’: DC’s lovebirds break record for most couples kissing under mistletoe

The record-breaking kiss took place at 5 p.m., when the couples simultaneously kissed for five seconds underneath the National Mistletoe.

A couple kiss under the National Mistletoe exhibit in Washington DC, United States, December 13, 2025

Israel's Herzog, Pope Leo discuss rise in worldwide antisemitism ahead of Christmas

The pope expressed his pride in Israel’s diverse and thriving Christian communities, who will gather at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem for an annual festive meeting in the coming weeks.

President Isaac Herzog meets with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican, September 4, 2025.

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.

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

Luxembourg shows you don’t need Vienna or Munich for Christmas. Enjoy authentic markets, local food, a walkable city, free public transport, and a peaceful, affordable winter escape.

Christmas Market in Luxembourg.

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

December is now when many Israelis visit Europe for Christmas markets, top football matches, and Boxing Day in London. Bookings rise as early as September.

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

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

One of the suspects had presented his idea for the Christmas market attack, which the suspects planned to use a car to carry out, while at a mosque in the Dingolfing-Landau area.

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

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.