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Christmas in the UK: crackers, carols and Father Christmas
A festive table, music and familiar rituals across the holiday season.
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Christmas in the Philippines: parols, Simbang Gabi and Noche Buena
A long season of lanterns, family gatherings and music.
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Christmas in Italy: presepi and the visit of La Befana
Nativity scenes and celebrations that continue into January.
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Christmas in Germany: Advent markets and St. Nicholas
The weeks before Christmas are filled with calendars, wreaths and markets.
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Christmas in Denmark: hearts, hygge and dancing around the tree
Woven hearts, candlelit evenings and a Christmas Eve spent together.
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Christmas in Japan: illuminations and a special Christmas Eve
City lights, seasonal sweets and festive evenings with people you love.
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The workshop’s first winter lights are on
The elves have opened the planning room for another Christmas season.
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Top 10 Santa Claus Movies of All Time 🎅🎬
Santa Claus has appeared in hundreds of Christmas movies, but not every movie gives him the starring role.
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Best Christmas Movies From Around the World 🎄🌍🎬
Around the world, filmmakers have created their own Christmas stories—drawing inspiration from local traditions, winter folklore, family celebrations and different versions of Santa Claus.
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