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Why Australians celebrate Christmas twice a year

Six Irishmen walk into a bar. This might sound like the start of a joke but, as legend has it, it's actually the beginning of...

The 20 best Christmas TV episodes

By Esther Zuckerman During the holidays many people have plenty of time to sit around the house, staring at their televisions. And while you could be...

Christmas traditions worldwide

Christmas traditions around the world are diverse, but share key traits that often involve themes of light, evergreens and hope. Probably the most celebrated holiday...

The origin story of Santa Claus

Santa Claus—otherwise known as Saint Nicholas or Kris Kringle—has a long history steeped in Christmas traditions. Today, he is thought of mainly as the jolly...

Owl “poses” as Christmas tree star after entering home (VIDEO)

A family in Virginia, USA, had an unexpected visitor during the Christmas season. A wild barred owl flew into their home through the chimney, according...

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ON THIS DAY: Works begin on the Isthmus of Corinth (1882)

On this day, 23 April 1882, work officially began...

Fifa has no plans to replace Iran with Italy at World Cup

Fifa has no plans to replace Iran with Italy...

Iran shows off its control over strait after collapse of peace talks

Iran flaunted its tightened grip over the Strait of...

EU approves €90bn Ukraine loan and new Russia sanctions package

The European Union has taken a major step in...
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