Christmas

The roscón de reyes is in its golden age in Madrid, blending classic recipes with contemporary twists and growing popularity in home deliveries. Glovo data shows over 22,000 units ordered in December and January last year, peaking on January 5 and 6. This year, artisan bakeries vie to offer the best bun, spotlighting recent championship winners.

January 01, 2026 Reported by AI

Kolkata celebrated Christmas with fervor, featuring lights on Park Street and the 15th Kolkata Christmas Festival upholding traditions like Boro Din. In contrast, states like Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Rajasthan saw attacks on Christians, including harassment of Santa cap sellers and threats to worshippers in churches. These incidents raise concerns over religious freedom.

New reports detail around 100 disruptions by Hindutva groups during Christmas festivities in BJP-ruled states, including vandalism of Santa statues and church invasions—building on earlier incidents like those in Jabalpur. No arrests were made despite videos circulating online, while PM Narendra Modi attended a Delhi church service without commenting on the violence.

December 27, 2025 Reported by AI

Kirinyaga County rejoiced over the birth of 12 babies on Christmas Day. Several mothers shared their joy at delivering on the day marking Jesus Christ's birth. All the infants are reported to be in good health.

Thousands of Kenyans flocked to entertainment venues in Nairobi County on Thursday to celebrate Christmas together with others.

December 26, 2025 Reported by AI

Generalitat President Salvador Illa used his December 26 Christmas speech to warn about the advance of ultra-right ideas in Catalonia, Spain, and Europe, defending humanity and solidarity as essential pillars. Amid the eviction of 400 homeless people in Badalona and the growth of parties like Aliança Catalana and Vox, Illa emphasized that responses to challenges do not involve blaming the most vulnerable.