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CHRISTMAS IN GERMANY - Part 2
Numerous Christmas concerts take place in Christmassy decorated churches and concert halls in December. These vary from classical music to traditional Christmas carols. Churches organise the nativity play for a performance on the 24th December. I was always a shepherd in the nativity play until... |
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CHRISTMAS IN GERMANY - Part 1
In Germany, preparations for Christmas begin in the second half of November with visits to the Christmas markets, making or buying of Advent calendars and the creative work in making home-made Advent wreaths.
But the 'real' Christmas celebrations in Germany do not start until 6th... |
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MY NEW YEAR IN TAIWAN - Part 2
The Chinese New Year is not only a time for family getting together but is also a time for New Year markets, street celebrations like lion dances and the lightening of firecrackers. The Chinese New Year is to China and... |
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MY CHRISTMAS IN TAIWAN
I spent Christmas 2009 in the Taiwanese capital, Taipeh. It was 27 degrees C, which was unusually hot for that time of year, especially as the capital city is located in the north.
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