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The Teddy Bear Ladies from BBC's The Repair Shop are appealing to viewers to share cherished items with Christmas stories for their upcoming festive special.

The popular ITV quiz show 'Parents' Evening' hosted by Romesh Ranganathan and his mother is returning for a third series featuring more celebrities and a Christmas special.

The BBC has postponed the airing of the Christmas special of the comedy 'Mandy' until 2026, citing the need for updates amidst concerns related to Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin.

In response to growing threats from ISIS and Boko Haram in West Africa, the U.S. has deployed a team of soldiers to Nigeria, marking the first official acknowledgment of their presence on Nigerian soil following an airstrike on Christmas Day.

Ewa Owsiak, the younger daughter of Jurek Owsiak, engages in a special initiative to support the Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity (WOŚP).

Residents in Pelhřimov are disposing of their Christmas trees into designated containers, which have quickly filled up within a few days.

Elena Cabrera curates a cultural newsletter each Friday morning, highlighting three notable stories, cultural events, and movie recommendations, with a special focus on three essential comics at the end of the month.

Cheryl Tweedy made this year's Christmas special for her son Bear by taking him to a safari park, marking their second holiday season without his late father, Liam Payne.

ERT has announced a special Christmas gift for its audience, enhancing the holiday spirit with unique programming.

Some parishes have modified the traditional Christmas caroling procedure, requiring parishioners to request visits from clergy instead of receiving them automatically, and instead, special masses may be held for the congregation.

The NBA recorded its highest Christmas viewership in 15 years, with over 47 million viewers in the US tuning in to at least part of a special program featuring five games broadcast on ABC and ESPN, marking a 45% increase from the previous year.

Andrew Nicolls, a star of Gogglebox, became emotional during a Christmas special episode after his husband made a touching gesture.

The NBA recorded its highest Christmas viewership in 15 years with over 47 million viewers in the United States for its five-game special broadcast.

Scott Mills amusingly revealed his dad's reaction to discovering he was a contestant on The Masked Singer during the Christmas special.

Hilary Swank shared a rare Christmas photo of her twin children on Instagram, marking a special moment for her family despite her usual privacy regarding them.

The Celebrity Apprentice Christmas special has caused frustration among BBC viewers, with many choosing to turn off their screens just minutes into the episode.

During the 2025 Celebrity Apprentice Christmas special, contestants turned against one another, highlighting heightened tensions as they competed for charity benefits.

Fans of 'Death in Paradise' were thrilled by the unexpected return of Commissioner Selwyn Patterson in the BBC Christmas special.

Fans of the BBC show Mastermind are expressing their outrage over the 2025 Celebrity Christmas special, criticizing it for not living up to expectations.

The upcoming Death in Paradise Christmas Special on December 28 features DI Mervin Wilson and his team investigating a murder that occurs at an office Christmas party, where Commissioner Selwyn Patterson is absent.

The 'Death in Paradise' Christmas special features guest actors joining DI Mervin Wilson, as the show prepares for a new series in 2026.

The article provides various effective methods to alleviate hangovers during the festive season, including hydration solutions and special patches.

Fans of ITV's Ant & Dec's Limitless Win expressed their suspicions of a fix during a Christmas special featuring Jamie Redknapp, leading to a divided audience.

During a Christmas special of ITV's gameshow Limitless Win, hosts Ant and Dec intervened after a contestant became emotional and broke down in tears.

Viewers of the BBC's Big Night of Musicals Christmas special were confused by a notable detail early in the broadcast.

Amber Davies humorously voiced her discontent with the high scores given to contestants on the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special compared to the regular series, sharing her thoughts in a TikTok video.

Don Gilet, known for his role in Death in Paradise, has hinted at the return of a beloved character for the Christmas special, exciting fans of the show.

Google has introduced a special feature for Gmail users during the Christmas season, enhancing their experience with festive surprises.

Nutritionist Rhiannon Lambert emphasizes the importance of making vegetables special during Christmas with golden roasted potatoes, honey-glazed carrots, and sautéed Brussels sprouts with bacon.

On December 25, a large crowd gathered at St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City as the Pope delivered a special blessing for Christmas, marking a rare instance of him speaking Polish.

A piece of jewelry is the most special gift for Christmas, with options ranging from a century-old watch to an icon inspired by the Roman Colosseum or precious gemstone earrings.