Event: Christmas holiday

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Christmas holiday too long, say Irish workers

The Christmas holiday is too long, almost half of workers questioned for a new survey believe.

Tue, 21 Dec, 2010

Russia raises price bar on vodka

Russia set a minimum price for vodka today more than doubling the cost of the cheapest drinks in an effort to fight rampant alcoholism.

Fri, 01 Jan, 2010

FTSE refreshed after Christmas holiday

The FTSE 100 Index added almost 1% during a buoyant return from the Christmas holiday today.

Wed, 27 Dec, 2006

20 dead as bus plunges into river

A bus packed with people heading home for the Christmas holiday plunged into a river in South Africa’s central Free State province today, killing 20 people and injuring 77, police said.

Sat, 17 Dec, 2005

Christmas bank thieves escape with €1m

Thieves broke into a Milan bank over the Christmas holiday and stole nearly €1m as well as jewels and other goods stashed in safety deposit boxes.

Thu, 27 Dec, 2001