Every Christmas, the British indulge in around 800 million Mince Pies, but attempts to reinvent this festive favourite have ignited a fierce backlash among traditionalists. Watch this report for more details!

Britain: The Battle Between Tradition And Innovation Over Mince Pies

Seven Indians were injured in a Christmas market attack in Germany, with the death toll climbing to five.



Germany: 7 Indians Injured In Christmas Market Attack As Death Toll Rises To 5

India and the US have condemned the deadly attack at a Christmas market in Germany, where the death toll has reached five.

Germany: India, US Condemn Christmas Market Attack as Death Toll Rises to 5

India and the US have condemned the deadly attack at a Christmas market in Germany, where the death toll has reached five.



A stampede during Christmas charity events in Nigeria has resulted in the tragic death of 13 people, including several children, highlighting the risks of overcrowded gatherings.

Nigeria: 13 Killed, Including Children, in Nigeria Christmas Charity Event Stampede

Seven Indians were injured in a Christmas market attack in Germany, with the death toll climbing to five.

Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia had warned Germany about Taleb A, the man suspected of a deadly car attack at Germany's Christmas market, Reuters reported citing a Saudi source. 
A man on Friday (Dec 20) drove a car into the Christmas market in Germany's eastern city of Magdeburg, killing at least five, including a toddler, and injuring more than 200.
The source said that Saudi Arabia warned the German authorities about the attacker after he posted extremist views on his personal X account, threatening peace and security. 
The suspect had sympathised with the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, local magazine, Der Spiegel reported. However, the magazine did not specify from where it got the information. 
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/germany-christmas-market-attack-two-killed-60-injured-in-magdeburg-car-attack-police-arrest-saudi-man-785693">Also read: Germany Christmas market car attack: Five Killed, 200 injured in Magdeburg; police arrest Saudi man</a>
Germany's domestic intelligence agency refused to comment on the ongoing investigation.  
Meanwhile, Germany's FAZ newspaper said that it interviewed the suspect in 2019, and described him as an anti-Islam activist. 
"People like me, who have an Islamic background but are no longer believers, are met with neither understanding nor tolerance by Muslims here," he said, adding, "I am history's most aggressive critic of Islam. If you don't believe me, ask the Arabs."
Earlier today, German police arrested a Saudi man for the attack. The attacker, identified by German media by a partial name Taleb A., is a 50-year-old doctor of psychiatry from Saudi Arabia, who has been living in Germany since 2006. 
Saudi Arabia has requested the extradition of the suspect, however, Germany has not responded yet, according to Saudi Arabian security sources. 
<h2>Saudi Arabia condemns attack </h2>
Saudi Arabia's foreign ministry condemned the deadly attack that happened in a German Christmas market on Friday. 
Watch | Germany Christmas Market Attack: Car Attack Suspect Taken into Custody
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“The Kingdom affirms its position in rejecting violence and expresses its sympathy and sincere condolences to the families of the deceased and to the Federal Republic of Germany, government and people, with its wishes for a speedy recovery for the injured,” the statement by the ministry said.
<h2>German Chancellor 'very worried'</h2>
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz expressed concerns over the attack, saying that he was "very worried" for the severely injured. He further called it a "terrible attack". 
“There is no more peaceful, more joyous place in Germany than Christmas markets when people come together ahead of the Christmas festival and spend some time together, drink mulled wine, have a sausage together to relax together,” Scholz told reporters in Magdeburg on Saturday.
“What for a terrible act is that to injure and to kill so many people with such brutality," he said, adding, “We have meanwhile found out that over 200 people were injured. Five have died until now.”
Scholz further stressed that nearly 40 are "severely injured" and that "we are worried for them". 
(With inputs from agencies)

The source said that Saudi Arabia warned the German authorities about the attacker after he posted extremist views on his personal X account, threatening peace and security. 



Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia had warned Germany about Taleb A, the man suspected of a deadly car attack at Germany's Christmas market, Reuters reported citing a Saudi source. A man on Friday (Dec 20) drove a car into the Christmas market in Germany's eastern city of Magdeburg, killing at least five, including a toddler, and injuring more than 200. The source said that Saudi Arabia warned the German authorities about the attacker after he posted extremist views on his personal X account, threatening peace and security. The suspect had sympathised with the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, local magazine, Der Spiegel reported. However, the magazine did not specify from where it got the information. Also read: Germany Christmas market car attack: Five Killed, 200 injured in Magdeburg; police arrest Saudi man Germany's domestic intelligence agency refused to comment on the ongoing investigation. Meanwhile, Germany's FAZ newspaper said that it interviewed the suspect in 2019, and described him as an anti-Islam activist. "People like me, who have an Islamic background but are no longer believers, are met with neither understanding nor tolerance by Muslims here," he said, adding, "I am history's most aggressive critic of Islam. If you don't believe me, ask the Arabs." Earlier today, German police arrested a Saudi man for the attack. The attacker, identified by German media by a partial name Taleb A., is a 50-year-old doctor of psychiatry from Saudi Arabia, who has been living in Germany since 2006. Saudi Arabia has requested the extradition of the suspect, however, Germany has not responded yet, according to Saudi Arabian security sources. Saudi Arabia condemns attack Saudi Arabia's foreign ministry condemned the deadly attack that happened in a German Christmas market on Friday. Watch | Germany Christmas Market Attack: Car Attack Suspect Taken into Custody × “The Kingdom affirms its position in rejecting violence and expresses its sympathy and sincere condolences to the families of the deceased and to the Federal Republic of Germany, government and people, with its wishes for a speedy recovery for the injured,” the statement by the ministry said. German Chancellor 'very worried' German Chancellor Olaf Scholz expressed concerns over the attack, saying that he was "very worried" for the severely injured. He further called it a "terrible attack". “There is no more peaceful, more joyous place in Germany than Christmas markets when people come together ahead of the Christmas festival and spend some time together, drink mulled wine, have a sausage together to relax together,” Scholz told reporters in Magdeburg on Saturday. “What for a terrible act is that to injure and to kill so many people with such brutality," he said, adding, “We have meanwhile found out that over 200 people were injured. Five have died until now.” Scholz further stressed that nearly 40 are "severely injured" and that "we are worried for them". (With inputs from agencies)

Saudi Arabia warned Germany about Christmas market attack suspect: Report

Abuja, Nigeria 
At least 10 people were killed, including four children, in a stampede in Nigeria's capital on Saturday (Dec 21). The incident happened when a large crowd gathered to collect food items distributed by a church at a Christmas event. 
Watch | Germany Christmas Market Attack: Death Toll Rises, Over 60 Attacked
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Police said in a statement that more than 1,000 people had been evacuated from the Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Maitama after the incident. A purported video of the incident was circulated on social media in which dead bodies were seen lying on the ground and people shouting for help.
Police said some of the injured have been discharged after the treatment while others are reported still to be under treatment. 
This marks the second such incident in Africa's most populous country as various churches and individuals are organising charity ahead of Christmas. 
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The incident has raised questions about safety measurements during such events. 
Earlier in the week, several children were reported killed in a stampede after an organisation organised a funfair to distribute gift items to children. 
Now, the police have announced a prior permission is mandatory before organising such events. 
(With inputs from agencies)

Police said in a statement that more than 1,000 people had been evacuated from the Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Maitama after the incident. A purported video of the incident was circulated on social media in which dead bodies were seen lying on the ground and people shouting for help.



Abuja, Nigeria At least 10 people were killed, including four children, in a stampede in Nigeria's capital on Saturday (Dec 21). The incident happened when a large crowd gathered to collect food items distributed by a church at a Christmas event. Watch | Germany Christmas Market Attack: Death Toll Rises, Over 60 Attacked Police said in a statement that more than 1,000 people had been evacuated from the Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Maitama after the incident. A purported video of the incident was circulated on social media in which dead bodies were seen lying on the ground and people shouting for help. Police said some of the injured have been discharged after the treatment while others are reported still to be under treatment. This marks the second such incident in Africa's most populous country as various churches and individuals are organising charity ahead of Christmas. Also read | Qatar reopens embassy in Damascus after 13 years; second nation to reopen mission since Assad's fall The incident has raised questions about safety measurements during such events. Earlier in the week, several children were reported killed in a stampede after an organisation organised a funfair to distribute gift items to children. Now, the police have announced a prior permission is mandatory before organising such events. (With inputs from agencies)

Nigeria:10 killed, including 4 kids, in stampede at Christmas charity event

In Kashmir, skilled artisans are continuing the tradition of creating intricate paper mâché Christmas decorations. These handcrafted pieces are gaining popularity for their unique design and craftsmanship, blending cultural heritage with festive spirit.

India: Kashmir's Paper Mâché Artisans Create Christmas Decorations

Saudi Arabia had warned Germany about Taleb A, the man suspected of a deadly car attack at Germany's Christmas market, Reuters reported citing a Saudi source.&nbsp;

A man on Friday (Dec 20) drove a car into the Christmas market in Germany's eastern city of Magdeburg, killing at least five, including a toddler, and injuring more than 200.

The source said that Saudi Arabia warned the German authorities about the attacker after he posted extremist views on his personal X account, threatening peace and security.&nbsp;

The suspect had sympathised with the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, local magazine, Der Spiegel reported. However, the magazine did not specify from where it got the information.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/germany-christmas-market-attack-two-killed-60-injured-in-magdeburg-car-attack-police-arrest-saudi-man-785693">Also read:&nbsp;Germany Christmas market car attack: Five Killed, 200 injured in Magdeburg; police arrest Saudi man</a>

Germany's domestic intelligence agency refused to comment on the ongoing investigation. &nbsp;

Meanwhile, Germany's FAZ newspaper said that it interviewed the suspect in 2019, and described him as an anti-Islam activist.&nbsp;

"People like me, who have an Islamic background but are no longer believers, are met with neither understanding nor tolerance by Muslims here," he said, adding, "I am history's most aggressive critic of Islam. If you don't believe me, ask the Arabs."

Earlier today, German police arrested a Saudi man for the attack. The attacker, identified by German media by a partial name Taleb A., is a 50-year-old doctor of psychiatry from Saudi Arabia, who has been living in Germany since 2006.&nbsp;

Saudi Arabia has requested the extradition of the suspect, however, Germany has not responded yet, according to Saudi Arabian security sources.&nbsp;

<h2>Saudi Arabia condemns attack&nbsp;</h2>

Saudi Arabia's foreign ministry condemned the deadly attack that happened in a German Christmas market on Friday.&nbsp;

Watch |&nbsp;Germany Christmas Market Attack: Car Attack Suspect Taken into Custody

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“The Kingdom affirms its position in rejecting violence and expresses its sympathy and sincere condolences to the families of the deceased and to the Federal Republic of Germany, government and people, with its wishes for a speedy recovery for the injured,” the statement by the ministry said.

<h2>German Chancellor 'very worried'</h2>

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz expressed concerns over the attack, saying that he was "very worried" for the severely injured. He further called it a "terrible attack".&nbsp;

“There is no more peaceful, more joyous place in Germany than Christmas markets when people come together ahead of the Christmas festival and spend some time together, drink mulled wine, have a sausage together to relax together,” Scholz told reporters in Magdeburg on Saturday.

“What for a terrible act is that to injure and to kill so many people with such brutality," he said, adding, “We have meanwhile found out that over 200 people were injured. Five have died until now.”

Scholz further stressed that nearly 40 are "severely injured" and that "we are worried for them".&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Saudi Arabia had warned Germany about Taleb A, the man suspected of a deadly car attack at Germany's Christmas market, Reuters reported citing a Saudi source. A man on Friday (Dec 20) drove a car into the Christmas market in Germany's eastern city of Magdeburg, killing at least five, including a toddler, and injuring more than 200.

Saudi Arabia had warned Germany about Taleb A, the man suspected of a deadly car attack at Germany's Christmas market, Reuters reported citing a Saudi source. A man on Friday (Dec 20) drove a car into the Christmas market in Germany's eastern city of Magdeburg, killing at least five, including a toddler, and injuring more than 200. The source said that Saudi Arabia warned the German authorities about the attacker after he posted extremist views on his personal X account, threatening peace and security. The suspect had sympathised with the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, local magazine, Der Spiegel reported. However, the magazine did not specify from where it got the information. Also read: Germany Christmas market car attack: Five Killed, 200 injured in Magdeburg; police arrest Saudi man Germany's domestic intelligence agency refused to comment on the ongoing investigation. Meanwhile, Germany's FAZ newspaper said that it interviewed the suspect in 2019, and described him as an anti-Islam activist. "People like me, who have an Islamic background but are no longer believers, are met with neither understanding nor tolerance by Muslims here," he said, adding, "I am history's most aggressive critic of Islam. If you don't believe me, ask the Arabs." Earlier today, German police arrested a Saudi man for the attack. The attacker, identified by German media by a partial name Taleb A., is a 50-year-old doctor of psychiatry from Saudi Arabia, who has been living in Germany since 2006. Saudi Arabia has requested the extradition of the suspect, however, Germany has not responded yet, according to Saudi Arabian security sources. Saudi Arabia condemns attack Saudi Arabia's foreign ministry condemned the deadly attack that happened in a German Christmas market on Friday. Watch | Germany Christmas Market Attack: Car Attack Suspect Taken into Custody × “The Kingdom affirms its position in rejecting violence and expresses its sympathy and sincere condolences to the families of the deceased and to the Federal Republic of Germany, government and people, with its wishes for a speedy recovery for the injured,” the statement by the ministry said. German Chancellor 'very worried' German Chancellor Olaf Scholz expressed concerns over the attack, saying that he was "very worried" for the severely injured. He further called it a "terrible attack". “There is no more peaceful, more joyous place in Germany than Christmas markets when people come together ahead of the Christmas festival and spend some time together, drink mulled wine, have a sausage together to relax together,” Scholz told reporters in Magdeburg on Saturday. “What for a terrible act is that to injure and to kill so many people with such brutality," he said, adding, “We have meanwhile found out that over 200 people were injured. Five have died until now.” Scholz further stressed that nearly 40 are "severely injured" and that "we are worried for them". (With inputs from agencies)

Slovenia’s caves are bringing the Christmas spirit to life with a breathtaking living nativity scene. The unique display combines the beauty of natural caves with traditional holiday traditions, offering visitors an immersive and magical experience as they celebrate the season in this extraordinary setting.

Slovenia Caves Bring Christmas To Life With A Living Nativity

Slovenia’s caves are bringing the Christmas spirit to life with a breathtaking living nativity scene. The unique display combines the beauty of natural caves with traditional holiday traditions, offering visitors an immersive and magical experience as they celebrate the season in this extraordinary setting.



The man who drove his car into a crowd in Germany is revealed to be a doctor, reportedly wanted by authorities in Saudi Arabia. The incident has raised international concerns, with investigations underway to determine his motivations and connections to the situation in both Germany and Saudi Arabia.

Germany: Man Who Rammed Car Into Crowd In Germany Is A Doctor Wanted In Saudi Arabia

The man who drove his car into a crowd in Germany is revealed to be a doctor, reportedly wanted by authorities in Saudi Arabia. The incident has raised international concerns, with investigations underway to determine his motivations and connections to the situation in both Germany and Saudi Arabia.



At least 10 people were killed, including four children, in a stampede in Nigeria's capital on Saturday (Dec 21). The incident happened when a large crowd&nbsp;gathered to collect food items distributed by a church at a Christmas event.&nbsp;

Watch |&nbsp;Germany Christmas Market Attack: Death Toll Rises, Over 60 Attacked

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Police said in a statement that more than 1,000 people had been evacuated from the Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Maitama after the incident. A purported video of the incident was circulated on social media in which dead bodies were seen lying on the ground and people shouting for help.

Police said some of the injured have been discharged after the treatment while others are reported still to be under treatment.&nbsp;

This marks the second such incident in Africa's most populous country as various churches and individuals are organising charity ahead of Christmas.&nbsp;

Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/qatar-reopens-embassy-in-damascus-after-13-years-second-nation-to-reopen-embassy-since-assads-fall-785835">Qatar reopens embassy in Damascus after 13 years; second nation to reopen mission since Assad's fall</a>

The incident has raised questions about safety measurements during such events.&nbsp;

Earlier in the week, several children were reported killed in a stampede after an organisation organised a funfair to distribute gift items to children.&nbsp;

Now, the police have announced a prior permission is&nbsp;mandatory&nbsp;before organising such events.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

&nbsp;

At least 10 people were killed, including four children, in a stampede in Nigeria's capital on Saturday (Dec 21). The incident happened when a large crowd gathered to collect food items distributed by a church at a Christmas event.

At least 10 people were killed, including four children, in a stampede in Nigeria's capital on Saturday (Dec 21). The incident happened when a large crowd gathered to collect food items distributed by a church at a Christmas event. Watch | Germany Christmas Market Attack: Death Toll Rises, Over 60 Attacked Police said in a statement that more than 1,000 people had been evacuated from the Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Maitama after the incident. A purported video of the incident was circulated on social media in which dead bodies were seen lying on the ground and people shouting for help. Police said some of the injured have been discharged after the treatment while others are reported still to be under treatment. This marks the second such incident in Africa's most populous country as various churches and individuals are organising charity ahead of Christmas. Also read | Qatar reopens embassy in Damascus after 13 years; second nation to reopen mission since Assad's fall The incident has raised questions about safety measurements during such events. Earlier in the week, several children were reported killed in a stampede after an organisation organised a funfair to distribute gift items to children. Now, the police have announced a prior permission is mandatory before organising such events. (With inputs from agencies)

Christmas is right around the corner and Lebanon is leaving no stone unturned to celebrate the holiday season with decorations, desserts and lights.

Holiday Season Weeks After Lebanon Ceasefire  | The West Asia Post | WION

Srinagar
Christmas is around the corner and we all are now seeing  decorative hanging on Christmas trees, walls and ceilings, But do we know where these Christmas balls and bells are made? Kashmir's famed paper mache artisans start making these decorative pieces months before the festival. Millions of paper Mache decorative pieces are sold to customers across the world just before Christmas.
Kashmir's award-winning paper mache artist Maqbool Jan has been making these Christmas decorations for decades. Every year he along with his family members are busy making these handmade paper mache products a few days before Christmas. The decorative products are exported to various countries in Europe, Asia and the United States.
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''Christmas is a very big festival and we get a lot of work during that period. We make Christmas Balls, bells, and other decorative pieces. We wait for this festival for months and start preparing months from the festival. If someone wants special designs, then we take orders six months before the festival. There are orders in Lakhs for these balls and bells. It's also about people gifting these items to each other. And I think the demand has increased by many folds in the last few years. We also have a local Christian population, and they also buy stuff during the festival. '' said Maqbool Jan.
The artists in the Kashmir Valley have introduced new designs in these decorative pieces. They are trying hard to grow the customer base across the world. The orders are sent to Europe, the US, Dubai and many other countries. The Artists say demand for these Items has increased manyfold in the last few years. Handmade products are a must-have in the West during Christmas.
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''We take orders months before the Christmas festival. We have orders from various countries in the world. The West shows a lot of interest and demand for these products. We sent these Christmas decorative pieces to countries like Chile, London, France, Australia and America. We have kept special artisans fixed for the Christmas decorative pieces. '' said another artisan Muzaffar Hussain.
The centuries-old art is being revived by artists like Maqbool Jan and Muzaffar Khan, who make sure their items are loved by people across the world. They are also working towards helping the art form survive the tough times and emerge again in the Kashmir Valley.

Kashmir's award-winning Paper Mache artist Maqbool Jan has been making these Christmas decorations for decades and every year he along with his family are busy months before Christmas to make these handmade Paper Mache products.



Srinagar Christmas is around the corner and we all are now seeing decorative hanging on Christmas trees, walls and ceilings, But do we know where these Christmas balls and bells are made? Kashmir's famed paper mache artisans start making these decorative pieces months before the festival. Millions of paper Mache decorative pieces are sold to customers across the world just before Christmas. Kashmir's award-winning paper mache artist Maqbool Jan has been making these Christmas decorations for decades. Every year he along with his family members are busy making these handmade paper mache products a few days before Christmas. The decorative products are exported to various countries in Europe, Asia and the United States. Watch | Kashmir Shivers As Intense Cold Wave Tightens Grip ''Christmas is a very big festival and we get a lot of work during that period. We make Christmas Balls, bells, and other decorative pieces. We wait for this festival for months and start preparing months from the festival. If someone wants special designs, then we take orders six months before the festival. There are orders in Lakhs for these balls and bells. It's also about people gifting these items to each other. And I think the demand has increased by many folds in the last few years. We also have a local Christian population, and they also buy stuff during the festival. '' said Maqbool Jan. The artists in the Kashmir Valley have introduced new designs in these decorative pieces. They are trying hard to grow the customer base across the world. The orders are sent to Europe, the US, Dubai and many other countries. The Artists say demand for these Items has increased manyfold in the last few years. Handmade products are a must-have in the West during Christmas. Also read | US told SC to dismiss 26/11 attack accused Tahawwur Rana's petition against India extradition ''We take orders months before the Christmas festival. We have orders from various countries in the world. The West shows a lot of interest and demand for these products. We sent these Christmas decorative pieces to countries like Chile, London, France, Australia and America. We have kept special artisans fixed for the Christmas decorative pieces. '' said another artisan Muzaffar Hussain. The centuries-old art is being revived by artists like Maqbool Jan and Muzaffar Khan, who make sure their items are loved by people across the world. They are also working towards helping the art form survive the tough times and emerge again in the Kashmir Valley.

Christmas 2024: Paper Mache decorative pieces made in Kashmir in demand across the world

Christmas is around the corner and we all are now seeing &nbsp;decorative&nbsp;hanging on Christmas trees, walls and ceilings, But do we know where these Christmas balls and bells are made? Kashmir's famed paper mache artisans start making these decorative pieces months before the festival. Millions of paper Mache decorative pieces are sold to customers across the world just before Christmas.

Kashmir's award-winning paper mache artist Maqbool Jan has been making these Christmas decorations for decades. Every year he along with his family members are busy&nbsp;making&nbsp;these handmade paper mache products a few days before Christmas. The decorative products are exported to&nbsp;various countries in Europe, Asia and the United States.

Watch |&nbsp;Kashmir Shivers As Intense Cold Wave Tightens Grip

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''Christmas is a very big festival and we get a lot of work during that period. We make Christmas Balls, bells, and other decorative pieces. We wait for this festival for months and start preparing months from the festival. If someone wants special designs, then we take orders six months before the festival. There are orders in Lakhs for these balls and bells. It's also about people gifting these items to each other. And I think the demand has increased by many folds in the last few years. We also have a local Christian population, and they also buy stuff during the festival. '' said Maqbool Jan.

The artists in the Kashmir Valley have introduced new designs in these decorative pieces. They are trying hard to grow the customer base across the world. The orders are sent to Europe, the US, Dubai and many other countries. The Artists say demand for these Items has increased manyfold&nbsp;in the last few years. Handmade products are a must-have in the West during Christmas.

Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-told-sc-to-dismiss-2611-attack-accuseds-petition-against-india-extradition-785558">US told SC to dismiss 26/11 attack accused Tahawwur Rana's petition against India extradition</a>

''We take orders months before the Christmas festival. We have orders from various countries in the world. The West shows a lot of interest and demand for these products. We sent these Christmas decorative pieces to countries like Chile, London, France, Australia and America. We have kept special artisans fixed for the Christmas decorative pieces. '' said another artisan&nbsp;Muzaffar Hussain.

The centuries-old art is being revived by artists like Maqbool Jan and Muzaffar Khan, who make sure their items are loved by people across the world. They are also working towards helping the art form survive the tough times and emerge&nbsp;again in the Kashmir Valley.

Christmas is around the corner and we all are now seeing decorative hanging on Christmas trees, walls and ceilings, But do we know where these Christmas balls and bells are made?

Christmas is around the corner and we all are now seeing decorative hanging on Christmas trees, walls and ceilings, But do we know where these Christmas balls and bells are made? Kashmir's famed paper mache artisans start making these decorative pieces months before the festival. Millions of paper Mache decorative pieces are sold to customers across the world just before Christmas. Kashmir's award-winning paper mache artist Maqbool Jan has been making these Christmas decorations for decades. Every year he along with his family members are busy making these handmade paper mache products a few days before Christmas. The decorative products are exported to various countries in Europe, Asia and the United States. Watch | Kashmir Shivers As Intense Cold Wave Tightens Grip ''Christmas is a very big festival and we get a lot of work during that period. We make Christmas Balls, bells, and other decorative pieces. We wait for this festival for months and start preparing months from the festival. If someone wants special designs, then we take orders six months before the festival. There are orders in Lakhs for these balls and bells. It's also about people gifting these items to each other. And I think the demand has increased by many folds in the last few years. We also have a local Christian population, and they also buy stuff during the festival. '' said Maqbool Jan. The artists in the Kashmir Valley have introduced new designs in these decorative pieces. They are trying hard to grow the customer base across the world. The orders are sent to Europe, the US, Dubai and many other countries. The Artists say demand for these Items has increased manyfold in the last few years. Handmade products are a must-have in the West during Christmas. Also read | US told SC to dismiss 26/11 attack accused Tahawwur Rana's petition against India extradition ''We take orders months before the Christmas festival. We have orders from various countries in the world. The West shows a lot of interest and demand for these products. We sent these Christmas decorative pieces to countries like Chile, London, France, Australia and America. We have kept special artisans fixed for the Christmas decorative pieces. '' said another artisan Muzaffar Hussain. The centuries-old art is being revived by artists like Maqbool Jan and Muzaffar Khan, who make sure their items are loved by people across the world. They are also working towards helping the art form survive the tough times and emerge again in the Kashmir Valley.

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