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4 min read Random Christmas 2022 18# The controversial history of ‘Do They Know It’s Christmas?’ 2 months ago Robin
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2 min read Random Christmas 2022 10# Grandma Got Run Over By a Reindeer: One hit wonder 2 months ago Nathan
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3 min read Holiday, folklore and Traditions December 4 is National Cookie Day! 2 months ago randomcollabs
14 min read Holiday, folklore and Traditions The Month of December: holidays, folklore and traditions 2 months ago Leo S
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4 min read Myths and Legends Rusalka: the history behind mythical Slavic Mermaid 2 months ago Danijel90
1 min read Weather Diomede Islands, the islands of yesterday, today and tomorrow 2 months ago Danijel90
2 min read Holiday, folklore and Traditions November 22 (or 24) – Matrena’s and a legend of Winter’s arrival 3 months ago Danijel90