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Pope Leo XIV presides over the Christmas Eve Mass

Preparations before Christmas Eve Mass. Pope Leo XIV presides over his first Christmas Eve Mass at the central altar of St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican, Italy, on December 24, 2025, during the solemn celebration that opens Christmas for the Catholic Church, reminding the faithful of the message of peace, hope, and the birth of Jesus. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/ IPA Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Christmas in Bethlehem - West Bank

Participants wearing giant festive costumes walk during a Christmas parade in the streets of Bethlehem, West Bank on December 12, 2025. The parade forms part of preparations for upcoming Christmas and New Year celebrations in the city, which hosts the Church of the Nativity, revered by Christians as the birthplace of Jesus. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Christmas in Bethlehem - West Bank

A child holds a Christmas-themed decoration while sitting in a vehicle during a holiday parade near Manger Square in Bethlehem, West Bank on December 12, 2025. The parade forms part of preparations for upcoming Christmas and New Year celebrations in the city, which hosts the Church of the Nativity, revered by Christians as the birthplace of Jesus. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Christmas in Bethlehem - West Bank

People take part in a Christmas parade as a giant Santa Claus figure and a cluster of balloons are carried on a vintage car in Bethlehem, West Bank on December 12, 2025. The parade forms part of preparations for upcoming Christmas and New Year celebrations in the city, which hosts the Church of the Nativity, revered by Christians as the birthplace of Jesus. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Christmas in Bethlehem - West Bank

People walk and hold balloons during a Christmas parade in the streets of Bethlehem, West Bank on December 12, 2025. The parade forms part of preparations for upcoming Christmas and New Year celebrations in the city, which hosts the Church of the Nativity, revered by Christians as the birthplace of Jesus. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Christmas in Bethlehem - West Bank

A person dressed as Santa Claus waves and rings a bell while riding on a vintage car during a Christmas parade in Bethlehem, West Bank on December 12, 2025. The parade forms part of preparations for upcoming Christmas and New Year celebrations in the city, which hosts the Church of the Nativity, revered by Christians as the birthplace of Jesus. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ice rink preparations

20.11.2025, Tartu. Christmas ice rink being created in Tartu Town Hall Square. Photo Margus Ansu, Tartu Postimees

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Ice rink preparations

20.11.2025, Tartu. Christmas ice rink being created in Tartu Town Hall Square. Photo Margus Ansu, Tartu Postimees

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Ice rink preparations

20.11.2025, Tartu. Christmas ice rink being created in Tartu Town Hall Square. Photo Margus Ansu, Tartu Postimees

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Preparations for the Christmas

07.11.2025. PÃ¤rnu. Christmas lights in PÃ¤rnu. November has been exceptionally warm this year and without snow. Photo: Urmas Luik /PÃ¤rnu PM

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Preparations for the Christmas

07.11.2025. PÃ¤rnu. Christmas lights in PÃ¤rnu. November has been exceptionally warm this year and without snow. Photo: Urmas Luik /PÃ¤rnu PM

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Queen Maxima Visits School of The Largest School Band in The Netherlands, Rotterdam, The Netherlands

Queen Máxima as honorary chair of More Music in the Classroom during a visit to the Emmausschool in Rotterdam. The Emmausschool is one of twelve primary schools that participates in the largest school band in the Netherlands during the annual Christmas Music Gala. The preparations for the performance directly bring music and dance education Rotterdam, The Netherlands on November 27, 2024. Photo by Bruno Press/ABACAPRESS.COM Credit: NL Beeld / Patrick van Emst

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Queen Maxima Visits School of The Largest School Band in The Netherlands, Rotterdam, The Netherlands

Queen Máxima as honorary chair of More Music in the Classroom during a visit to the Emmausschool in Rotterdam. The Emmausschool is one of twelve primary schools that participates in the largest school band in the Netherlands during the annual Christmas Music Gala. The preparations for the performance directly bring music and dance education Rotterdam, The Netherlands on November 27, 2024. Photo by Bruno Press/ABACAPRESS.COM Credit: NL Beeld / Patrick van Emst

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Queen Maxima Visits School of The Largest School Band in The Netherlands, Rotterdam, The Netherlands

Queen Máxima as honorary chair of More Music in the Classroom during a visit to the Emmausschool in Rotterdam. The Emmausschool is one of twelve primary schools that participates in the largest school band in the Netherlands during the annual Christmas Music Gala. The preparations for the performance directly bring music and dance education Rotterdam, The Netherlands on November 27, 2024. Photo by Bruno Press/ABACAPRESS.COM Credit: NL Beeld / Patrick van Emst

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Queen Maxima Visits School of The Largest School Band in The Netherlands, Rotterdam, The Netherlands

Queen Máxima as honorary chair of More Music in the Classroom during a visit to the Emmausschool in Rotterdam. The Emmausschool is one of twelve primary schools that participates in the largest school band in the Netherlands during the annual Christmas Music Gala. The preparations for the performance directly bring music and dance education Rotterdam, The Netherlands on November 27, 2024. Photo by Bruno Press/ABACAPRESS.COM Credit: NL Beeld / Patrick van Emst

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Queen Maxima Visits School of The Largest School Band in The Netherlands, Rotterdam, The Netherlands

Queen Máxima as honorary chair of More Music in the Classroom during a visit to the Emmausschool in Rotterdam. The Emmausschool is one of twelve primary schools that participates in the largest school band in the Netherlands during the annual Christmas Music Gala. The preparations for the performance directly bring music and dance education Rotterdam, The Netherlands on November 27, 2024. Photo by Bruno Press/ABACAPRESS.COM Credit: NL Beeld / Patrick van Emst

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Queen Maxima Visits School of The Largest School Band in The Netherlands, Rotterdam, The Netherlands

Queen Máxima as honorary chair of More Music in the Classroom during a visit to the Emmausschool in Rotterdam. The Emmausschool is one of twelve primary schools that participates in the largest school band in the Netherlands during the annual Christmas Music Gala. The preparations for the performance directly bring music and dance education Rotterdam, The Netherlands on November 27, 2024. Photo by Bruno Press/ABACAPRESS.COM Credit: NL Beeld / Patrick van Emst

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Queen Maxima Visits School of The Largest School Band in The Netherlands, Rotterdam, The Netherlands

Queen Máxima as honorary chair of More Music in the Classroom during a visit to the Emmausschool in Rotterdam. The Emmausschool is one of twelve primary schools that participates in the largest school band in the Netherlands during the annual Christmas Music Gala. The preparations for the performance directly bring music and dance education Rotterdam, The Netherlands on November 27, 2024. Photo by Bruno Press/ABACAPRESS.COM Credit: NL Beeld / Patrick van Emst

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Queen Maxima Visits School of The Largest School Band in The Netherlands, Rotterdam, The Netherlands

Queen Máxima as honorary chair of More Music in the Classroom during a visit to the Emmausschool in Rotterdam. The Emmausschool is one of twelve primary schools that participates in the largest school band in the Netherlands during the annual Christmas Music Gala. The preparations for the performance directly bring music and dance education Rotterdam, The Netherlands on November 27, 2024. Photo by Bruno Press/ABACAPRESS.COM Credit: NL Beeld / Patrick van Emst

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Queen Maxima Visits School of The Largest School Band in The Netherlands, Rotterdam, The Netherlands

Queen Máxima as honorary chair of More Music in the Classroom during a visit to the Emmausschool in Rotterdam. The Emmausschool is one of twelve primary schools that participates in the largest school band in the Netherlands during the annual Christmas Music Gala. The preparations for the performance directly bring music and dance education Rotterdam, The Netherlands on November 27, 2024. Photo by Bruno Press/ABACAPRESS.COM Credit: NL Beeld / Patrick van Emst

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Queen Maxima Visits School of The Largest School Band in The Netherlands, Rotterdam, The Netherlands

Queen Máxima as honorary chair of More Music in the Classroom during a visit to the Emmausschool in Rotterdam. The Emmausschool is one of twelve primary schools that participates in the largest school band in the Netherlands during the annual Christmas Music Gala. The preparations for the performance directly bring music and dance education Rotterdam, The Netherlands on November 27, 2024. Photo by Bruno Press/ABACAPRESS.COM Credit: NL Beeld / Patrick van Emst

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Queen Maxima Visits School of The Largest School Band in The Netherlands, Rotterdam, The Netherlands

Queen Máxima as honorary chair of More Music in the Classroom during a visit to the Emmausschool in Rotterdam. The Emmausschool is one of twelve primary schools that participates in the largest school band in the Netherlands during the annual Christmas Music Gala. The preparations for the performance directly bring music and dance education Rotterdam, The Netherlands on November 27, 2024. Photo by Bruno Press/ABACAPRESS.COM Credit: NL Beeld / Patrick van Emst

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Queen Maxima Visits School of The Largest School Band in The Netherlands, Rotterdam, The Netherlands

Queen Máxima as honorary chair of More Music in the Classroom during a visit to the Emmausschool in Rotterdam. The Emmausschool is one of twelve primary schools that participates in the largest school band in the Netherlands during the annual Christmas Music Gala. The preparations for the performance directly bring music and dance education Rotterdam, The Netherlands on November 27, 2024. Photo by Bruno Press/ABACAPRESS.COM Credit: NL Beeld / Patrick van Emst

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Queen Maxima Visits School of The Largest School Band in The Netherlands, Rotterdam, The Netherlands

Queen Máxima as honorary chair of More Music in the Classroom during a visit to the Emmausschool in Rotterdam. The Emmausschool is one of twelve primary schools that participates in the largest school band in the Netherlands during the annual Christmas Music Gala. The preparations for the performance directly bring music and dance education Rotterdam, The Netherlands on November 27, 2024. Photo by Bruno Press/ABACAPRESS.COM Credit: NL Beeld / Patrick van Emst

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Queen Maxima Visits School of The Largest School Band in The Netherlands, Rotterdam, The Netherlands

Queen Máxima as honorary chair of More Music in the Classroom during a visit to the Emmausschool in Rotterdam. The Emmausschool is one of twelve primary schools that participates in the largest school band in the Netherlands during the annual Christmas Music Gala. The preparations for the performance directly bring music and dance education Rotterdam, The Netherlands on November 27, 2024. Photo by Bruno Press/ABACAPRESS.COM Credit: NL Beeld / Patrick van Emst

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Queen Maxima Visits School of The Largest School Band in The Netherlands, Rotterdam, The Netherlands

Queen Máxima as honorary chair of More Music in the Classroom during a visit to the Emmausschool in Rotterdam. The Emmausschool is one of twelve primary schools that participates in the largest school band in the Netherlands during the annual Christmas Music Gala. The preparations for the performance directly bring music and dance education Rotterdam, The Netherlands on November 27, 2024. Photo by Bruno Press/ABACAPRESS.COM Credit: NL Beeld / Patrick van Emst

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Queen Maxima Visits School of The Largest School Band in The Netherlands, Rotterdam, The Netherlands

Queen Máxima as honorary chair of More Music in the Classroom during a visit to the Emmausschool in Rotterdam. The Emmausschool is one of twelve primary schools that participates in the largest school band in the Netherlands during the annual Christmas Music Gala. The preparations for the performance directly bring music and dance education Rotterdam, The Netherlands on November 27, 2024. Photo by Bruno Press/ABACAPRESS.COM Credit: NL Beeld / Patrick van Emst

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Queen Maxima Visits School of The Largest School Band in The Netherlands, Rotterdam, The Netherlands

Queen Máxima as honorary chair of More Music in the Classroom during a visit to the Emmausschool in Rotterdam. The Emmausschool is one of twelve primary schools that participates in the largest school band in the Netherlands during the annual Christmas Music Gala. The preparations for the performance directly bring music and dance education Rotterdam, The Netherlands on November 27, 2024. Photo by Bruno Press/ABACAPRESS.COM Credit: NL Beeld / Patrick van Emst

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Queen Maxima Visits School of The Largest School Band in The Netherlands, Rotterdam, The Netherlands

Queen Máxima as honorary chair of More Music in the Classroom during a visit to the Emmausschool in Rotterdam. The Emmausschool is one of twelve primary schools that participates in the largest school band in the Netherlands during the annual Christmas Music Gala. The preparations for the performance directly bring music and dance education Rotterdam, The Netherlands on November 27, 2024. Photo by Bruno Press/ABACAPRESS.COM Credit: NL Beeld / Patrick van Emst

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Queen Maxima Visits School of The Largest School Band in The Netherlands, Rotterdam, The Netherlands

Queen Máxima as honorary chair of More Music in the Classroom during a visit to the Emmausschool in Rotterdam. The Emmausschool is one of twelve primary schools that participates in the largest school band in the Netherlands during the annual Christmas Music Gala. The preparations for the performance directly bring music and dance education Rotterdam, The Netherlands on November 27, 2024. Photo by Bruno Press/ABACAPRESS.COM Credit: NL Beeld / Patrick van Emst

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Queen Maxima Visits School of The Largest School Band in The Netherlands, Rotterdam, The Netherlands

Queen Máxima as honorary chair of More Music in the Classroom during a visit to the Emmausschool in Rotterdam. The Emmausschool is one of twelve primary schools that participates in the largest school band in the Netherlands during the annual Christmas Music Gala. The preparations for the performance directly bring music and dance education Rotterdam, The Netherlands on November 27, 2024. Photo by Bruno Press/ABACAPRESS.COM Credit: NL Beeld / Patrick van Emst

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Queen Maxima Visits School of The Largest School Band in The Netherlands, Rotterdam, The Netherlands

Queen Máxima as honorary chair of More Music in the Classroom during a visit to the Emmausschool in Rotterdam. The Emmausschool is one of twelve primary schools that participates in the largest school band in the Netherlands during the annual Christmas Music Gala. The preparations for the performance directly bring music and dance education Rotterdam, The Netherlands on November 27, 2024. Photo by Bruno Press/ABACAPRESS.COM Credit: NL Beeld / Patrick van Emst

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Queen Maxima Visits School of The Largest School Band in The Netherlands, Rotterdam, The Netherlands

Queen Máxima as honorary chair of More Music in the Classroom during a visit to the Emmausschool in Rotterdam. The Emmausschool is one of twelve primary schools that participates in the largest school band in the Netherlands during the annual Christmas Music Gala. The preparations for the performance directly bring music and dance education Rotterdam, The Netherlands on November 27, 2024. Photo by Bruno Press/ABACAPRESS.COM Credit: NL Beeld / Patrick van Emst

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Queen Maxima Visits School of The Largest School Band in The Netherlands, Rotterdam, The Netherlands

Queen Máxima as honorary chair of More Music in the Classroom during a visit to the Emmausschool in Rotterdam. The Emmausschool is one of twelve primary schools that participates in the largest school band in the Netherlands during the annual Christmas Music Gala. The preparations for the performance directly bring music and dance education Rotterdam, The Netherlands on November 27, 2024. Photo by Bruno Press/ABACAPRESS.COM Credit: NL Beeld / Patrick van Emst

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Christmas is coming

Rice porridge. LEHTIKUVA / EMMI KORHONEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Emmi Korhonen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Christmas is coming

Rice porridge. LEHTIKUVA / EMMI KORHONEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Emmi Korhonen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Christmas is coming

Baking gingerbread. LEHTIKUVA / EMMI KORHONEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Emmi Korhonen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Christmas is coming

Baking gingerbread. LEHTIKUVA / EMMI KORHONEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Emmi Korhonen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Christmas is coming

Rice porridge. LEHTIKUVA / EMMI KORHONEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Emmi Korhonen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Christmas is coming

A woman makes Christmas cards. LEHTIKUVA / EMMI KORHONEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Emmi Korhonen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Christmas is coming

Gingerbread. LEHTIKUVA / EMMI KORHONEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Emmi Korhonen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Christmas is coming

Gingerbread. LEHTIKUVA / EMMI KORHONEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Emmi Korhonen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Christmas is coming

Gingerbread. LEHTIKUVA / EMMI KORHONEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Emmi Korhonen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Christmas is coming

Tasting gingerbread. LEHTIKUVA / EMMI KORHONEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Emmi Korhonen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Christmas is coming

Tasting gingerbread. LEHTIKUVA / EMMI KORHONEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Emmi Korhonen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Christmas is coming

A woman makes Christmas cards. LEHTIKUVA / EMMI KORHONEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Emmi Korhonen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Christmas is coming

Angel chimes. LEHTIKUVA / EMMI KORHONEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Emmi Korhonen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Christmas is coming

Angel chimes. LEHTIKUVA / EMMI KORHONEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Emmi Korhonen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Tallinn Christmas tree

23.11.2023, Tallinn. The Christmas tree arriving in Tallinn old Town. Preparations at the the Town Hall Square. Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

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Cote d'Ivoire embraces Christmas amid COVID-19

STORY: Cote d'Ivoire embraces Christmas amid COVID-19 DATELINE: Dec. 22, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:26 LOCATION: Abidjan CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of a local supermarket in Abidjan 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): SERY SANALIE, Customer 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (French): KEHI DANIELLE, Customer 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (French): FAWAZ ABBAS, Supermarket manager STORYLINE: People in Cote d'Ivoire started their preparations for the upcoming Christmas holiday. The past years of COVID-19 remain a bad memory for many people, who this year despite the lack of great means, throng into the supermarkets of the economic capital. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): SERY SANALIE, Customer "We are very satisfied because at this time every year, we can go shopping and have surprises." SOUNDBITE 2 (French): KEHI DANIELLE, Customer "There are some stores that allow us to make good purchases, there are discounts up to 50%. It's great for little money that we have." SOUNDBITE 3 (French): FAWAZ ABBAS, Supermarket manager "We are coming out of a dramatic crisi