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Tell us: How has the pandemic affected your German Christmas plans?

For people living outside their home country, planning for the holiday season is complex at the best of times. How are your plans changing this year?

Published: 3 November 2020 11:05 CET
Tell us: How has the pandemic affected your German Christmas plans?
Are you putting your Christmas tree up early? Photo: DPA

In 2020, we know that for many of our readers these decisions will be even more difficult. It's no longer only a question of where to go and who to see, but also how to manage it safely while the coronavirus continues to spread, and what is possible within the bounds of fast-changing restrictions.

We want to hear how the coronavirus has affected your winter holiday plans, whether you will be travelling less than usual, unable to have a family visit, or something completely different.

Perhaps you've found a bright side to the situation, or still have no idea what your Christmas will look like — either way, we're listening. Fill out the form below to share how the pandemic has affected your plans.

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Thousands more families in Denmark seek Christmas charity

A significant increase in families have sought Christmas help from the Danish Red Cross compared to last winter.

Published: 2 December 2022 18:15 CET
Thousands more families in Denmark seek Christmas charity

Higher process for food, electricity, gas and fuel are being felt by vulnerable families in Denmark, driving more to apply for Christmas packages offered by the Red Cross, broadcaster DR writes.

The NGO said in a statement that more people than ever before have applied for its Christmas help or julehjælp assistance for vulnerable families.

While 15,000 people applied for the charity last year, the number has already reached 20,000 in 2022.

“We are in an extraordinary situation this year where a lot more people have to account for every single krone to make their finances work,” Danish Red Cross general secretary Anders Ladekarl said in the press statement.

“For many more, their finances no longer work, and this is unfortunately reflected by these numbers,” he said.

The Red Cross Christmas assistance consists of a voucher worth 900 kroner redeemable at Coop stores or, in some stores, a hamper consisting of products.

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