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ON THIS DAY: Franz Xaver Gruber composes “Silent Night” (1818)

On 24 December 1818, Austrian composer Franz Xaver Gruber created one of the most enduring and beloved Christmas carols of all time, "Silent Night"...

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Christmas traditions worldwide

Christmas traditions around the world are diverse, but share key...

History of Christmas

Christmas is celebrated on December 25 and is both...

The origin story of Santa Claus

Santa Claus—otherwise known as Saint Nicholas or Kris Kringle—has...

Bill on football clubs scores “own goal” – playing on “extra time”

The proposed increase in betting tax to settle football...
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