Published on Dec 24, 2012
Prime Time Russia travels to the far land, home of Russia's Ded Moroz.
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Tuesday, December 25, 2012
Nordic walking perfect for losing Christmas weight (2:05)
Dec. 24 - A Finnish study shows walking with two poles - so called Nordic walking - could be just the thing to help shed extra pounds piled on over the festive period, especially for middle-aged men. Joel Flynn reports.
Overcoming the fear of Santa (2:47)
A visit to Santa can be a terrifying experience for some kids, according to a leading expert in anxiety and stress disorders. But facing the fear in stages or chatting with Saint Nick over the Internet are two ways to make a meeting with Father Christmas a jolly one. (Videography by Jillian Kitchener) Natalie Armstrong reports
Oaxaca celebrates holiday "roots" with radish festival (0:59)
Dec. 24 - Oaxacans celebrate the annual ''Radish Night,'' a Christmas festivity which sees residents sculpt radishes into complex figures and structures. Lindsay Claiborn reports
Pope's Christmas address: a call for peace
Published on Dec 25, 2012
http://www.euronews.com/ "Never lose hope for peace" is the key message of Pope Benedict XVI to the world this Christmas.
To an audience of tens of thousands in St Peters square in Rome, and millions listening around the world, he singled out what he called "terrorism against Christians in Nigeria".
He also spoke of the the plight of the Syrians, as civil war continues to ravage their country.
"Once again I appeal for an end to the bloodshed in Syria, easier access for the relief of refugees and the displaced, and dialogue in the pursuit of a political solution to the conflict", the Pope said.
To an audience of tens of thousands in St Peters square in Rome, and millions listening around the world, he singled out what he called "terrorism against Christians in Nigeria".
He also spoke of the the plight of the Syrians, as civil war continues to ravage their country.
"Once again I appeal for an end to the bloodshed in Syria, easier access for the relief of refugees and the displaced, and dialogue in the pursuit of a political solution to the conflict", the Pope said.
Celebrating Christmas in Syria
Published on Dec 25, 2012
http://www.euronews.com/ In Damascus around 2.3 million Christians are celebrating the faith's largest festival.
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A multi-cultural London Christmas
Published 25 December 2012 17:39
In London, the increasingly multi-cultural population is marking Christmas in a number of ways. Some remember the birth of Christ, others treat it only as a holiday and time for giving presents. Many even treat it just like any other day. Al Jazeera's Peter Sharp reports from London.
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