Kimmel Tells U.K. Viewers ‘Tyranny Is Booming’ in America

THE NEW YORK TIMES: Chosen by a British TV station to give an “alternative” to the king’s speech, Jimmy Kimmel said it had been a great year for the U.S. “from a fascism perspective.”

Jimmy Kimmel, the American late night host, appeared on British television screens on Christmas Day to deliver a so-called “alternative Christmas message,” in which he said tyranny was “booming” in the United States.

Mr. Kimmel was asked to give the speech on the public broadcaster Channel 4, which each year chooses a different high-profile and sometimes controversial figure to provide a counterpoint to the monarch’s annual televised address. In a statement, Channel 4 said Mr. Kimmel had “found himself on the front line of America’s battle over free speech.”

Previous speakers have included the Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and Edward Snowden, the former U.S. intelligence contractor who disclosed mass surveillance techniques to news organizations.

Mr. Kimmel joked that he knew little of the tradition, adding: “I do know what’s going on over here, though, and I can tell you that, from a fascism perspective, this has been a really great year. Tyranny is booming over here.” » | Lizzie Dearden | Reporting from London | Thurday, December 25, 2025

Listen to Jimmy Kimmel’s excellent, heartfelt message to the United Kingdom here.

Jimmy Kimmel Addresses Britain | Alternative Christmas Message 2025 | Channel 4

Dec 25, 2025 | Following comments made in the wake of the murder of Charlie Kirk, he was briefly taken off the air in September, leading to widespread protest and debate in the USA about freedom of speech and freedom of the press. Following his return to air and his much-publicised criticism of the US administration, he now issues a stark warning to Britons this Christmas, calling out how we how we shouldn’t be complacent to the erosion of democracy.

Happy Christmas to One and All

MARK ALEXANDER: Here we are at the start of Christmas once again. How time flies by!

I should like to take this opportunity to thank you all for your very valued and continued support. Truly, it is much appreciated. In fact, your support sustains me.

As we all know, times are difficult for many, and even dangerous and life-threatening for many others. One thinks of the poor, suffering people in the Ukraine, in Gaza, in the Yemen, in Syria, and in many other countries besides. In Africa, for example, in Burkina Faso, Cameroon, the Central African Republic (CAR), the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, Mali, Mozambique, Nigeria, Senegal, Somalia, South Sudan and Sudan itself.

Then there are areas and countries in the world which are experiencing very difficult economic challenges, such as Argentina. Many Argentinians are suffering from the anarcho-capitalist economic experiment being tried there. And even here at home in Europe, many are suffering from poverty and extreme economic challenges. Many are homeless, and many have difficulty putting food on the table for their children and loved ones. One hopes and prays for them all: hopes and prays for better times ahead for everyone.

Over Christmas, many people will be experiencing loneliness, too. Even in plenty, loneliness can be a particular challenge. Especially for the elderly or for people who have been rejected by their families, possibly because they have had the courage to be true to themselves and have come out. Many families reject their gay children or siblings. Being alone at Christmas, for whatever reason, is a particular challenge for many.

With this backdrop, I should like to send you all my sincere thanks for your staunch and continued support. I would also like to take this opportunity to wish you all the very best for the twelve days of Christmas, and beyond, of course. I want you all to know and be sure that your visits here to this website are not only noticed, but are appreciated greatly. In a strange way, I feel that you are like my family. So, I would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas. Frohe Weihnachten! Joyeux noël! ¡Feliz navidad! Buon Natale! Nadolig Llawen! Feliz Natal! !عيد ميلاد مجيد

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Merry Christmas! Fröhliche Weihnachten! Joyeaux Noël Nadolig Llawen! ¡Feliz Navidad! Buon Natale! عيد ميلاد سعيد

It’s Christmas Eve again, already, another year is almost over. But before it ends, we have an important and beautiful celebration: Christmas. We tend to forget that Christmas is not one day, Christmas Day, but twelve! It behoves us to celebrate them all if we can; it ill behoves us to forget them since, these days, we have little opportunity to celebrate anything. There is trouble and strife every which way we look!

For your continued support, I should like to thank you all. Your loyalty and support mean so much to me.

So, please allow me to extend to you my heartfelt thanks and naturally, I wish you all a very Merry Christmas.

Ich wünsche Ihnen allen von ganzem Herzen ein recht schönes Weihnachtsfest!

Je vous souhaite à tous un très Joyeux Noël de tout mon cœur !

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King Charles Pays Tribute to His Mother in First Christmas Message as Sovereign

Dec 25, 2022 | King Charles III delivered his first Christmas message on Sunday, paying tribute to his late mother Queen Elizabeth II. Echoing his mother's words in her last Christmas message, where she spoke of her grief at losing her husband Prince Philip, Charles said Christmas was 'a particularly poignant time for all of us who have lost loved ones'.

Charles delivered his pre-recorded message standing in St George's Chapel in Windsor, where the Queen and Prince Philip are both buried. Footage of the royal family, including the prince and princess of Wales, appeared on screen while he spoke. His message ended with a rendition of 'O Little Town of Bethlehem,' which Charles used to cite the late Queen's 'belief in the power of that light', performed by the choir of St George's Chapel.

Wishing You All a Very Merry Christmas

With many thanks to Advocate-Art | London – Seville – New York on Pinterest for this delightful and festive image.
MARK ALEXANDER: I would like to take this opportunity to wish you ALL a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS. Sadly, many will have to celebrate alone. This is very true for many in the gay community; but it has to be said, not only. Many in the straight community will also have to try and celebrate alone, too. Remember this: Loneliness has to be experienced to be understood.

My heart goes out to all who will find themselves alone at this time. It doesn’t matter who you are or where you are. Loneliness is the same for everyone, whether you are in China, Germany, France or the USA. Loneliness is the same. People who find themselves alone in war zones must especially be in our thoughts and prayers. In fact, ALL who find themselves in war zones must be in our thoughts and prayers.

Make the best of the situation you find yourself in wherever you are. You might feel alone, but you are not!

May God protect us all!

Happy Christmas to you all! Frohe Weihnachten! Joyeaux Noël ! Buon Natale! Feliz Navidad! Or, as we say in my part of the world, Nadolig Llawen!

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A Christmas Message

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Christmas, as wonderful and joyous a time of year as it can be, for many it can also be poignant and sad, especially for people who have lost loved ones. In the commercial frenzy that often accompanies the build-up to the festive season, it is easy to forget that many people suffer at this time of year. Our thoughts should be with them.

Marginalised people, as gays can often be, especially older gays, are frequently very lonely. This can be an especially challenging time of the year for them. Since the loss of my own partner in 2016, I am myself no stranger to loneliness; so, I understand how difficult this time of year can be for so many people, whether gay or straight. Loneliness is no respecter of age, class or social standing. Money doesn’t buy good company. Further, many young gays who have been rejected by their families can suffer just as much as older people can. Please spare a thought for young gays, too; especially gays who have come out and who have been rejected by their families just for being true to themselves.

We are all living through especially difficult times since the start of this ‘forever’ pandemic. So, all we can do is do our very best to stay safe and healthy. It is my sincere hope that you ALL stay healthy and safe. Then we need to hope and pray for better times ahead.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank you all for your continued support. As I have told you before, it means a lot to me. I can only hope that my blog posts bring you all as much pleasure as your visits bring me.

With my best wishes to you all for Christmas. / Avec mes vœux chaleureux pour Noël. / Mit den herzlichsten Wünschen zu Weihnachten.

Mark

Queen's Christmas Message Expected to Be Personal

A photograph of the Queen and Prince Philip is in view in the Christmas message | VICTORIA JONES
BBC: The Queen is expected to give a very personal Christmas message this year, in her first Christmas since the death of her husband Prince Philip.

The annual broadcast was recorded last week, before the Queen's decision to stay in Windsor Castle because of concerns about the pandemic.

There are not any Christmas day public appearances expected from the Queen.

But she was said to be in "good form" by Buckingham Palace aides and needed few takes to complete the recording.

The traditional Christmas day message, to be screened at 15:00 GMT on Saturday, is an address to the nation and to the Commonwealth, reflecting on the passing year. » | Sean Coughlan, BBC News royal correspondent | Thursday, December 23, 2021

The Queen's Christmas Broadcast 2020

“In the United Kingdom and around the world, people have risen magnificently to the challenges of the year, and I am so proud and moved by this quiet, indomitable spirit.”

In her 2020 broadcast, The Queen reflects on acts of kindness and heroism during this extraordinary year.

The Christmas Broadcast, 1957

The first televised Christmas Broadcast or 'Queen's Speech', filmed at Sandringham House in Norfolk.

The Queen's Christmas Broadcast 2017

Pope Tawadros’ Message, Christmas 2017, English/Arabic

Pope Tawadros II Christmas Message 2017

German President Gauck Speaks of Compassion | DW News

In his annual Christmas address, German President Joachim Gauck spoke of the violence that rocked Germany when a truck drove through a Berlin Christmas market. He stressed the importance of a peaceful and compassionate society in troubled times.

Trump Receives 'Very Nice' Christmas Letter from Putin

CNN: President-elect Donald Trump on Friday shared a letter he received from Russian President Vladimir Putin, who urged the next president "to take real steps to restore the framework of bilateral cooperation" while offering Trump his "warmest Christmas and New Year greetings."

"A very nice letter from Vladimir Putin; his thoughts are so correct," Trump said in a statement. "I hope both sides are able to live up to these thoughts, and we do not have to travel an alternate path." » | David Wright | Friday, December 23, 2016

HRH Prince Charles Condemns “Evil” Persecution in Special Video Message

'Orwell's 1984 a Fairytale Compared to Reality': Snowden Delivers Christmas Message

NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden has delivered his 'Alternative Christmas Message' via a British TV channel. The whistleblower called for an end to mass spying by governments, stating that a child born today will have "no conception of privacy."

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Edward Snowden's Alternative Christmas Message

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The Queen's Christmas Day Message 2013 in Full

The Queen reflected on prominent events from the past year during her Christmas broadcast - from the service that marked the 60th anniversary of her coronation to the birth of Prince George

Read the Telegraph article here | Agency | Wednesday, December 25, 2013

British Islamist Anjem Choudary in Christmas Message: Jesus Was a Muslim; If He Were Alive Today, He Would Be Fighting to Liberate Muslim Land and Implement Divine Law – 22.12.2012

The Christmas Broadcast, 1957