Festive season in Moscow incorporates symbols of conflict
Moscow, Russia Reuters Outside the gates of Moscow’s Gorky Park, the three Latin letters Z, V and O – frontline military symbols now used to promote the conflict in Ukraine – loom on plinths. Nearby, traditional festive decorations and a giant decorative bauble jostle for attention as parents and children walk into the park to […]
Some Americans want less Mariah Carey for Christmas
United StatesRNS Most Americans plan to give a dozen gifts during the holiday season, put at least some decorations up on their house and will leave their Christmas tree up until the new year or a bit longer. They also worry that people have forgotten the real meaning of Christmas. Some still believe in Santa. […]
In France, politics not peace trims “green” Christmas trees
Paris, FranceReuters The town hall in the 12th arrondissement of Paris is lit up for the festive season but the traditional Christmas tree in the public square is absent. In its place stands a tree-shaped sculpture made of recycled wood. The municipality’s choice is in line with a trend across France and beyond to favour […]