Shotton Colliery Village Christmas Tree Cut Down Hours After Lights Switch-On

Shotton Colliery

The felling of a long-standing Christmas tree in Shotton Colliery, a village in County Durham, has sparked widespread anger, sadness, and reflection within the local community. The tree, planted more than a decade ago and closely tied to the village’s shared history and remembrance of fallen soldiers from the First World War, was cut down … Read more

10 Killed as Car Rams into Crowd During Christmas Preparations in Sainte-Anne

Sainte-Anne

The coastal town of Sainte-Anne in the French overseas region of Guadeloupe was thrust into mourning after a vehicle drove into a crowd gathered for Christmas event preparations, leaving at least ten people dead and many others injured. The incident unfolded on Friday at Schoelcher Square, a central space situated between the town hall and … Read more

Man Disguised as Santa Claus Killed Nine Family Members in California

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Christmas, a season symbolizing joy and togetherness, turned into an unspeakable tragedy in Covina, California, when a man disguised as Santa Claus unleashed terror at a family gathering. On Christmas Eve, Bruce Jeffrey Pardo carried out a meticulously planned attack, leaving nine people dead, including an eight-year-old girl. The horrifying incident, fueled by personal grievances … Read more

3 Women Died in Brazil After Eating Homemade Christmas Cake

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The holiday season, a time for joy and togetherness, turned into a tragedy for a family in Torres, Brazil, when three women lost their lives after consuming a homemade Christmas cake. The incident, which occurred during a family gathering on December 23, 2024, has sparked a criminal investigation into suspected arsenic poisoning. The case also … Read more

Christmas Market Opens in Syria’s Damascus Days After Assad’s Exit

Damascus

The streets of Damascus are buzzing with excitement as Christmas celebrations take on a renewed vibrancy in the post-Assad era. The fall of the long-standing regime has brought not only political change but also a renewed sense of hope and joy among Syrians, who are embracing the festive season with unparalleled enthusiasm. Damascus Comes Alive … Read more