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Yuletide spirit grips nation as several states celebrate Christmas with fervour

December 25, 2022

Yuletide spirit grips nation as several states celebrate Christmas with fervour

The festive spirit started with special midnight masses held in churches, the pealing of church bells and the singing of carols.

December 23, 2022
Meet the Santa Claus from Bengal!

When youngsters of a family unit of the Thevakkal parish of the Syro-Malabar Catholic Church in Ernakulam declined to don Santa's clothes, a migrant worker from West Bengal stepped in to fill the 'job'.
November 25, 2020
Swimming Santa brings Dead Sea to life with tree and cheer

With pomp and circumstance he stuck a decorated Christmas tree in the salty bottom, struck a pose for cameras, and then enjoyed an effortless float in the Dead Sea's famous, saline-rich waters.
December 31, 2019
'Pappanji' gets ready for the Cochin Carnival finale

In the Portuguese language, Pappanji means grandfather. This year, the Pappanji would be dressed in chic suit and blazers and would be more than 40 feet tall.
December 25, 2019
Merrily on high: US astronauts help track Santa's delivery route

NORAD said that the ISS was travelling at 17,000 miles (27,000 kilometres) an hour, 250 miles above Earth -- providing "a great vantage point to spot Santa on his annual journey around the world."
December 24, 2019
Plan a trip to Santa's home this Christmas

Lapland in northern Finland is referred to as the home of Santa Claus and it remains covered with snow during this season.
December 21, 2019
'Santa' Kohli surprises Kolkata shelter homes kids, distribute gifts

In a video released by Star Sports, Kohli was seen in the Santa get-up -- all plump in red suit and a protruding belly with white beard and brows -- meeting the children at the shelter home.

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