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Born to be a princess: Charlotte steals the spotlight at royal Christmas walk

Videos and photos from the British royal family’s traditional Christmas walk continue to flood social media, with all eyes on 10-year-old Princess Charlotte, who stopped to greet fans, accept gifts and share a warm hug

Inbal Hananel | 12.29.25

משטרת ישראל עצרה אדם בתחפושת סנטה קלאוס בחגיגות חג המולד בחיפה

‘Palestinian Santa Claus’ arrest in Haifa sparks international criticism

Police say arrests at a Haifa Christmas event followed noise violations and attacks on officers, while a rights group says a man dressed as Santa Claus was detained, fueling international criticism and claims of excessive force

Lior El-Hai | 12.25.25

Pope speaks about Gaza in his first Christmas sermon: 'in tents, exposed for weeks to rain, wind and cold'

Leo XIV, the first US pope, went out of his way to address the plight of Palestinians living in tents in Gaza in the dead of winter; Last month he expressed support for a Palestinian state

Reuters | 12.25.25

Bethlehem marks first full Christmas celebration in two years

Maher Nicola Canawati, mayor of Bethlehem: 'Our message has reached the hearts of the world'

Maayan Hoffman, ILTV | 12.25.25

ארה"ב לוטו Powerball 1.7 מיליארד פרס ראשון ניו יורק סיטי

Christmas eve drawing for $1.7B jackpot has Americans dreaming of waking up rich

At 5:59 a.m., the Powerball drawing will be held, which, after 46 winnerless weeks, could award the 4th-largest prize in American lottery history; Millions have bought tickets, hoping to wake up rich on Christmas morning; The odds of winning: 1 in 292 million

News Agencies | 12.24.25

We couldn’t believe it was an apartment – inside Christmas dazzling grotto in Israel

In a Nazareth apartment, a stunning Christmas grotto fills the home with thousands of lights, statues and cheer; 'It all started ten years ago in a small corner of the apartment, with a standard Christmas tree,' says Michael Haddad, whose home now draws visitors like a holiday exhibit

Assaf Kamar | 12.22.25

הדלקת נרות בסורוקה עם החטופה ששוחררה אורי מגידיש ועוד 7 מהפצועים הכי קשים שטופלו בסורוקה

Keeping the flame alive: which culture are we choosing?

Opinion: Two new 'holidays' are gradually making their way into the Hebrew calendar: Halloween (holy to whom, exactly?) and Christmas, which this year comes just after Hanukkah

Tamar Asraf | 12.22.25

Israel prepares for 40,000 Christian pilgrims for Christmas

Nazareth’s Christmas processions draw thousands each year, while a Christmas market in Acre’s Old City adds to holiday tourism, part of Israel’s broader effort to revive religious travel following the Gaza war and a return of international visitors

ynet Global | 12.19.25

A man dressed as Santa Claus sells balloons near Nativity Square during a Christmas tree lighting ceremony in Bethlehem, West Bank, on December 6, 2025

Christmas celebrations return to Bethlehem after 2 years of war in Gaza

After two bleak holiday seasons, families and vendors fill Manger Square again as Bethlehem cautiously rebuilds its tourism lifeline, even as West Bank tensions, checkpoints and violence temper hopes for recovery and peace

Associated Press | 12.07.25

The ultimate 2025 guide to best Christmas markets

Streets fill with the scent of mulled wine and spices as Christmas markets return from Austria and Hungary to Spain, Italy, New York and Cyprus; Israelis are heading out again for winter lights, good food and affordable flights, with top spots and dates ahead

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 11.29.25

פסטיבל האור הבינלאומי LUMAGICA מגיע לגן הטרופי בגני יהושע בתל אביב

LUMAGICA light festival transforms Tel Aviv park into a nighttime wonderland

International light installation features over 300 glowing sculptures, custom-built for Yarkon Park by Israeli and Austrian artists; with sustainable tech, universal themes and Instagram-ready scenes, organizers promise an immersive experience rooted in local culture

Yulia Prilik Niv | 11.13.25

We visited the house of Santa Claus in Jerusalem

Jerusalem's Santa Claus, Issanis Kassissieh, has turned his home in the Christian Quarter into a magical Christmas museum, uniting people of all faiths; his message is clear: joy, love and peace transcend religion, origin and language

Assaf Kamar | 12.26.24

The uglier the better: Behind the trend of Christmas and Hanukkah sweaters

While campy, showy and mostly made fun of online, the holiday season's clothing trend is popular with Jews and non-Jews alike, but why?

Itay Yaacov | 12.25.24

How Israel’s Christian communities are keeping the Christmas spirit alive amid conflict

In Jerusalem and Jaffa, Christmas festivities include special marketplaces, prayers and other gatherings in honor of the holiday

Maayan Hoffman, Shosh Bedrosian, ILTV | 12.25.24

מבקרים צועדים דרך ה"קתדרלה" בשביל אורות חג המולד, שחוזר לשנתו ה-12, עם תצוגה של מיצבים חדשים בתוך נוף אתר המורשת העולמית של אונסק"ו בגני קיו בלונדון

Holiday lights across the globe that will take your breath away

AP photographers captured magical moments of light that are illuminating the world from Beijing to New York; These special that warmed our hearts

Associated Press | 12.25.24