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Christmas in a foreign country

Christmas in a foreign country

By Rolien Hattingh This year is my sixth Christmas here in the south of the United Kingdom, in England. It is Christmas time again. Most of the shops have started putting up decorations since the end of October and started unpacking Christmas stock. The most beautiful...

Delicious South African Christmas desserts

Delicious South African Christmas desserts

No matter where in South Africa you grew up, or where you find yourself right now, if you have ever experienced a Christmas meal here it means you have had your fill! Christmas dessert is almost a dish on its own, today we share a few favourites for our readers to...

Celebrating Christmas in Dubai

Celebrating Christmas in Dubai

By Lorey Harfield Living in Dubai since 1998, experiencing Christmas here is quite the blend of cultures against a backdrop of sunny skies. Despite being in a city with strong Islamic roots, Dubai really gets into the festive groove during Christmas in its own unique...

Unique ways Christmas is celebrated in different countries

Unique ways Christmas is celebrated in different countries

By Alize Scholtz The word “Christ” in Christmas is obviously a reference to the name of Christ. Therefore the word Christmas in fact means Christ festival. This is also why compounds with “Christ” are usually spelt with a capital. Here are a few versions of stories...

Christmas in the Netherlands  

Christmas in the Netherlands  

By Jorietha Rabie In the Netherlands we celebrate St Nicholas on 5 December and then Christmas on 25 December. It is not the same celebration and St Nicholas doesn’t replace Father Christmas.Our family has decided to use the opportunity to exchange our large gifts on...

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