War on Santa: Which European nations banned Christmas in the past?
Some religious and political ideologies opposed Christmas in European history, and festive traditions have proved divisive across the continent at times.
Santa Claus set off from his home in snowy Rovaniemi, Finland, embarking on his magical global journey to deliver Christmas cheer. Crowds gathered at Santa Claus Village to wave him off as he boarded his reindeer-drawn sleigh, wishing everyone a Merry Christmas in multiple languages.
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Tourists flock to Santa Claus Village near Rovaniemi, enjoying snow, reindeer rides, and meeting Santa. At the Snowman World ice restaurant, visitors dine on local dishes in temperatures of -5°C, savoring rich, creamy meals like salmon soup and roast elk.
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Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, is now in remission after being diagnosed with cancer last year. Middleton shared her cancer diagnosis and that she had been undergoing chemotherapy in March 2024. After tentatively returning to a couple of royal engagements in the last few months, including the royal family's Christmas outing, Middleton said on Instagram Tuesday that she is now in remission.
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