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The Magical Illuminated Trail is here.

The Malta Illuminated Trail is back at the Verdala Palace

Watch: The magical after dark adventure for all the family, with loads of new attractions, from November 25 till January 7

November 6, 2023
The AIWM gathers women of all ages and nationalities to celebrate their different cultures and perspectives as friends.

AIWM to hold fair in aid of Fondazzjoni Sebħ

Many highlights, among which will be gifts by local artisans and live performances

November 5, 2023| Times of Malta
Over 1,500 children are hoping their Christmas dream is fulfilled this year Photo: Shutterstock

How to make a child's dreams come true this Christmas

The Children's Dreams scheme returns, for an 11th consecutive year

October 23, 2023| Daniel Ellul
Workers said they were not paid “a single euro” despite working for hundreds of hours during the month-long Christmas Village.

Unpaid Christmas Village workers catch DIER attention

Employment department investigation is 'at advanced stage'

October 14, 2023| Daniel Ellul
Workers, including George Vassallo (right), said they were not paid at all for their work at the Christmas Village.

‘I didn’t get a single euro’ - Ta’ Xbiex Christmas Village workers remain unpaid

During their month at Christmas Village, most of the employees worked seven days a week, sometimes clocking 15-hour days.

October 10, 2023| Daniel Ellul
The Adoration of the Magi (detail), by Gerard David. Photo: Wikimedia Commons

From the Gospel: Home by another way – Fr Brendan Gatt

We risk possessing correct theological information, but not allowing it to save us

January 8, 2023| Fr Brendan Gatt
The statue of Baby Jesus at the main altar of Xagħra basilica, where the solemnity of the feast of the Epiphany will be celebrated tomorrow. Photo: Charles Spiteri

La Cavalcata dei Re Magi in Xagħra

Epiphany re-enactment on Sunday

January 8, 2023| Times of Malta
A priest leads an Orthodox Christmas mass in a basement shelter. Photo: Dimitar Dilkoff / AFP

Christmas in a bomb shelter for Orthodox Ukrainians

Unusual Christmas service in war-torn Ukraine

January 7, 2023| Times of Malta
Re-enactors taking part in the Adoration of the Magi event.

‘Adoration of the Magi’ celebration this weekend

Three Kings re-enactors to tour towns, villages in Malta before leaving for Bethlehem in Għajnsielem

January 5, 2023| Times of Malta
The traditional nativity crib was on the way out a couple of decades ago but its popularity has risen again. Photo shows a detail of a crib by Emmanuel Vella.

Maltese nativity crib may find a home at Unesco

It could join the ‘ftira’ and ‘għana’ in intangible cultural heritage list

January 2, 2023| Fiona Galea Debono
Soprano Charlene Aquilina.

‘Yuletide Blessings’ at Valletta lunchtime concert

The programme includes two Ave Marias, one by Giulio Caccini and the other by Luigi Cherubini

January 1, 2023| Press Release
The Gaulitanus Choir and its soloists together with Mro Colin Attard (far right).

Gaulitanus Choir to perform new year’s concert

'A New Year’s Toast' will open the 2023 musical season in Gozo

January 1, 2023| Press Release
Fr Guardian Marcello Ghirlando presenting an image of Baby Jesus to Sofia Cini after delivering the Christmas sermon at the Franciscan Friars church of Għajnsielem. Photo: Charles Spiteri

Young girl delivers Christmas sermon in Għajnsielem

She spoke to the congregation during Midnight Mass at the Franciscan Friars church

January 1, 2023| Times of Malta
Large venues in Malta and Gozo are expecting high attendance. Photo: Shutterstock.com

Hospitality industry expecting strong New Year’s Eve

First to take place without restrictions since the outbreak of COVID-19

December 31, 2022| James Cummings
Fireworks over the Grand Harbour. Photo: Shutterstock

Tourism Minister: It's not our job to ensure fireworks in Valletta

Clayton Bartolo defends MTA funding of fireworks in his hometown Mellieħa

December 31, 2022| Daniel Ellul
The choir Schola Cantorum Jubilate is presenting its annual Christmas concert at Ta' Pinu National Shrine in Gozo this evening. Photo: Facebook/SCJ

What’s on in Malta and Gozo – December 29

Highlights of events taking place on the Maltese islands today

December 29, 2022| Times of Malta
The Voci Angeliche Choir with musicians Jacob Portelli and Emese Tóth of the Cordia String Quartet. They will perform in a Christmas concert at the Xagħra basilica this evening. Photo: Matthew Vella Refalo

What’s on in Malta and Gozo – December 28

Highlights of events taking place on the Maltese islands today

December 28, 2022| Times of Malta
Malcolm Galea as Dame Desserta in Masquerade's 'Ċikku and the Chocolate Panto'. Photos: Justin Mamao

After three years, panto is back at the Manoel

Masquerade pays homage to Roald Dahl with 'Ċikku and the Chocolate Panto'

December 27, 2022| Press Release
Leah Mifsud as Wednesday in Kumpanija Teatru Rjal's Maltese panto 'Addams Femili', being staged at the Catholic Institute in Floriana. Photo: Facebook

What’s on in Malta and Gozo – December 27

Highlights of events taking place in the Maltese islands today

December 27, 2022| Times of Malta
“Even today, when religion has lost its redeeming power amongst many, these festive days retain that same power to impart a message of hope.” Mosaic of the nativity scene at Ta’ Pinu. Photo: Jason Wells/Shutterstock.com

Beginning the new year with a message of hope - Aleks Farrugia

With the adoption of Christianity, the Roman world traded Saturn for Christ

December 27, 2022| Aleks Farrugia
Those looking forward to a Gozo mini break will have to wait for a bit longer Photo: Johnathan Borg

New Year exodus to Gozo begins with long ferry queues on Boxing Day

Warm weather and Gozo attractions entice visitors

December 26, 2022| Daniel Ellul
Baked chicken with ġbejniet

Want to try something different for New Year’s Eve dinner?

Baked chicken with ġbejniet will be a talking point around the table

December 26, 2022| Times of Malta
Sean Borg (left) as the Squire and Edward Mercieca as Dame Fażola Bigilla in Masquerade's ‘Jack and the Beanstalk: A Rock’n’Roll Panto’, being staged at the Astra Theatre in Victoria this week.

What’s on in Malta and Gozo – December 26

Highlights of events taking place on the Maltese islands on Boxing Day

December 26, 2022| Times of Malta
One restauranteur says St Julian’s restaurants have lost business to Valletta. Photo: Jonathan Borg

Restaurants in Christmas comeback from COVID

'It appears like people want to make up for two last years when they were unable to congregate'

December 25, 2022| Daniel Ellul
Any proceedings collected will be in aid of the Malta Community Chest Fund.

Christmas concert at Xagħra basilica

'Incarnatus Est' is being organised by the Voci Angeliche Choir

December 25, 2022| Press Release
Archbishop Charles Scicluna greets volunteers at the Curia

Church brings Christmas cheer to the poor and lonely

550 lunch at the Curia, others receive a meal at home

December 25, 2022| Times of Malta
The exhibition 'Wirja tal-Milied' shows traditional Christmas cribs and art.

Cribs exhibition at Mosta’s Razzett tal-Markiż

This annual exhibition is in its 24th edition

December 25, 2022| Times of Malta
A nativity scene by George Apap evoking the nostalgia of his youth.

A traditional Christmas in times gone by

It evokes memories of a much simpler Christmas

December 25, 2022| Esther Lafferty
Large ice ridge in the background and smaller pieces of sea ice piled up in the foreground. Photo: Sarah Schembri

Myth Debunked: Santa does not live in the North Pole

The exact location of the North Pole changes by a few metres every year

December 25, 2022| Sarah Schembri
Re-enactors at the Nativity village ‘Bethlehem f’Għajnsielem’, which will be open today between 4 and 7pm. Photo: Charles Spiteri

What’s on in Malta and Gozo – December 25

Highlights of events taking place on the Maltese islands on Christmas Day

December 25, 2022| Times of Malta