Christmas

One village in Hungary has now gotten its own gingerbread replica. The locals created it for Christmas. Agnes Kelemen, deputy director of a dance group, said: “We use 70 kilograms of flour, 20 kilograms of powdered sugar, 20 kilograms of honey, 220 eggs and two big boxes of gingerbread spices.” It turned out just like in the real world: about 100 houses, businesses, churches and a town hall. The...

Twinkling lights decorate trees and buildings in the historic center of Zagreb. The 15th annual Advent festival has begun here. The event was opened by the mayor of the city, lighting a candle at the city fountain. “Advent” lasts four weeks before Christmas. Last year it attracted more than 120,000 foreign visitors to Zagreb. This year, according to the city's tourism office, hotels and other...

These cute Christmas mice are just one of the products that stores hope will encourage shoppers to spend money this festive season. From trinkets, wreaths and garlands to luxury scented candles: companies showcase the latest trends at London's Spirit of Christmas fair. More than 600 retailers gathered here. Many expect the upcoming holidays to bring more profits. Last year's holiday season was difficult...

Orthodox Christmas is one of the twelve main Christian holidays. But its date differs from Western traditions and may cause misunderstandings. Tell us why Christmas is celebrated on different dates in the West and in Russia it is celebrated on different dates, and when Russian Orthodox Christians celebrate this holiday. The Russian Orthodox Church, as well as the Jerusalem, Serbian and Georgian Churches...