Every year around July 25, there are celebrations and sales to mark Half Christmas or Christmas in July. But how did that ...

Every year around July 25, there are celebrations and sales to mark Half Christmas or Christmas in July. But how did that ...

France finds itself in a nuanced debate over the environmental impact of Christmas trees, especially in the Morvan Natural Park, the nation's leading producer of festive firs.

PARIS (Reuters) - 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 ...

One Christmas tradition Covid-19 has not totally stifled this year is the dressing of Christmas trees. These are some of the most striking around the world. ... France. Photo by Chesnot.

The eco-ethics of Christmas trees is a subject close to the hearts of many in the Morvan Natural Park. These remote Burgundy uplands produce more than a million baby firs for the market every year ...

A few days before Dec. 25, Christmas trees are decorated with ornaments, candles, lights and tinsel. On Christmas morning, parents often add little toys, candies and fruits to surprise and delight ...

Unfortunately, however, France does not follow the tradition in Vienna, where Christmas trees are chopped up and served to the elephants in the zoo as a seasonal treat.. Cake. And if taking down ...

France might be spending Christmas this year under lockdown, but luckily trees will be allowed. Photo: AFP French shoppers might be limited to essential purchases only under the current lockdown ...

A tree-shaped sculpture made of recycled wood depicting a traditional Christmas tree, part of season decorations, is seen in front of Paris 12th arrondissement town hall, France, December 21, 2021.