Orthodox Christians celebrate Christmas worldwide 7/1/2012

Orthodox Christians worldwide are celebrating Christmas. About 5,000 believers attended the Orthodox Christmas liturgy at Christ the Savior Cathedral in Moscow and associated celebratory services. The Russian Orthodox Church follows the Julian calendar, with Christmas falling on January 7.

Video: Orthodox Christmas Mass in Russia's major Cathedral 6/1/2012

More than 30,000 churches and cathedrals across Russia have held religious services as Russia is celebrating Orthodox Christmas. The Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia, Kirill, has delivered the Christmas Eve Mass in the Christ the Savior Cathedral in Moscow.

Moscow Out: Christmas Preparations 22/12/2011

Santa Claus is coming to town! On this week's Moscow Out edition, Martyn Andrews and his crew take a look at the final preparations for Christmas in the Russian capital. We go shopping for a "Yolka" (fir tree) and explore the festive wonderland of GUM department store, located next to Red Square. From the Nutcracker at the Bolshoi to New Year's Eve parties -- we bring you our selection of activities and eat Christmas dinner in style at one of Moscow's new high rise hangouts.

Barman's Blooper: When RT mixologist thinks cam's not working 1/1/2012

Craving more New Year fun? Follow the behind-the-scenes adventures of RT's extravagant mixologist Beck Narzi -- the man full of tipsy humor and dizzying style.

The Resident: Christmas vs Jesus

The Resident: Christmas vs Jesus


The Resident investigates whether Christmas has anything to do with Jesus anymore.

War on Christmas

War on Christmas

While the U.S. fights two wars, struggles with record high unemployment, and deals with a budget crisis, some Americans say that the real war this time of year is the 'War on Christmas.'

NY Drivers Caught in Christmas Billboard Feud

NY Drivers Caught in Christmas Billboard Feud


There's a face-off of holiday billboards on each end of the Lincoln Tunnel into New York City with an atheist billboard on the New Jersey side and a Catholic billboard on the New York side. (Dec. 1)

Christmas Tree Bomb Plot Foiled in Oregon

Christmas Tree Bomb Plot Foiled in Oregon


Federal agents in a sting operation arrested a Somali-born teenager just as he tried blowing up a van he believed was loaded with explosives at a crowded Christmas tree lighting ceremony in Portland, authorities said. (Nov. 27)