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When you think of Christmas, most think of Santa Claus. Although the legendary character Santa is part of Christmas, it ...

The biggest public holiday in India, Diwali features prayers for prosperity and good fortune — and lots of sweets.

Dotted along the River Thames on the edge of Surrey is a buzzing town called Kingston. This winter, the London neighbourhood ...