Christmas celebrated around the world [ 2006-12-25 09:48 ]
![Participants dressed up as Father Frost, the central figure of Russia's New Year festival and an equivalent to Santa Claus, and Snow Maiden take part in a parade in central St. Petersburg, December 23, 2006. Orthodox Russia celebrates Christmas on January 7.](xin_18120325095406420463.jpg)
Participants dressed up as Father Frost, the central figure of Russia's New
Year festival and an equivalent to Santa Claus, and Snow Maiden take part in a
parade in central St. Petersburg, December 23, 2006. Orthodox Russia celebrates
Christmas on January 7. (Reuters)
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