Page 5 - Latest Updates on Christmas
US-focused disounts make Black Friday sale a white space in India
Post-Diwali weeks are dull here as most of the shopping budget is spent during Dussehra and Diwali period in the country
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Americans in holiday rush despite highest Covid-19 death toll in 6 months
Across New York City, lines at COVID-19 testing sites wrapped around the block on Wednesday, video on Twitter showed
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Mizoram govt to ban bursting of firecrackers on Christmas, New Year
The Mizoram government has decided to ban the bursting of firecrackers on Christmas and New Year to curb air pollution
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Covid-19 crisis: Oxford scientists expect vaccine data by Christmas
Pollard said there is no competition between the various research teams, because several vaccines will be needed to bring the global pandemic under control and allow life to return to normal
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Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine deliveries could start 'before Christmas'
The success rate of the vaccine developed by U.S. firm Pfizer and Germany's BioNTech is the highest of any candidate in late-stage clinical trials so far, and experts said it was a significant achieve
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Britain expects to roll out Pfizer's Covid-19 vaccine before Christmas
"We're working very closely with the company," health minister told BBC TV
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Police, protesters clash for 3rd day in Hong Kong over Christmas period
Protesters spent the afternoon on Thursday marching through multiple malls chanting anti-government and anti-police slogans
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In pics: From Jammu to Chennai, India celebrates Christmas
Christmas, originated as the birth celebration of Jesus Christ, is contemplated in myriad ways across the world
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Pope decries extremist attacks on Christians in Africa in Christmas message
The pope prayed for those "who suffer because of violence, natural disasters or outbreaks of disease" as well as migrants undertaking a perilous and potentially deadly sea crossing to Europe.
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Heavy hearts as burnt Notre-Dame misses Xmas mass for first time since 1803
Notre-Dame, part of a UNESCO world heritage site on the banks of the River Seine lost its gothic spire, roof and many precious artefacts in the fire
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Top events today: Christmas celebrations, anti-CAA rally in Bhopal, & more
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will unveil a statue of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee at Lok Bhawan in Lucknow
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In pictures: The world gets wrapped in some Christmas spirit
The Christmas festivity began with Churches decorated with nativity scenes, brightly lit X-mas trees, colourful lights and singing of carols to commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ
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Myntra eyes 18 mn festive-sale users, prepared for 12,000 orders per minute
To cater to the growing demand, Myntra has doubled its inventory over December last year
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Australia central bank keeps cash rate at 0.75% despite doubt over spending
The impact is likely to be felt in the retail sector, which over the past decade has seen a weakening during the traditional busy period over Christmas.
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The real meaning of Christmas holiday
Londoners take their Christmas holiday seriously. It is rare to find even one restaurant open in the city's busiest districts on that day
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Here's how to lie (politely) when you receive a bad Christmas present
The giving and receiving of gifts is a human ritual full of social and cultural significance, which strengthens our bonds and relationships
Bethlehem boasts largest Christmas in years as millions flock to the city
Palestinian Tourism Minister Rula Maaya said all Bethlehem hotels were fully booked, and the city was preparing to host an "astounding" 10,000 tourists overnight
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Pope assails 'insatiable greed', urges more 'sharing' in Christmas mass
We "must not lose our footing or slide into worldliness and consumerism", Pope Francis said
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In pics: World rings in Christmas, from Tokyo to Patna
The Christmas festivity began with Churches decorated with nativity scenes, brightly lit X-mas trees, colourful lights and singing of carols to commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ.
 "In pics: World rings in Christmas, from Tokyo to Patna")
Christmas story: Arrival of a sweet baby or world-changing political power
Contemporary Christians are divided between those who see their faith as inseparable from their politics and those who'd prefer to keep the two discrete
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