Children and adults write to Santa about their wishes and ask for gifts for Christmas. People come to Santa's village from all over the world. There are especially many guests before Christmas. For some, this is overwhelming. Santa Claus receives 30,000 letters a day. Elves help you read them. For the elf Riita, December is the busiest month. She works at the post office in Santa Claus Village, in...
A bad weather forecast didn't stop people from celebrating Christmas at Sydney's iconic Bondi Beach. Forecasters are predicting thunderstorms and strong gusty winds. But it’s still hot, so people are drawn to the sea. Volunteer lifeguards are on duty on the beach. During the holidays, bad weather hit three Australian states - New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland. According to forecasters, the...
New Year in Northern Cyprus is a holiday of peace and tranquility. Here it is not customary to stand at the stove from 30 to 31, and then overeat on January 1-2 and 3. Many people just like to spend time with friends or in a cafe/restaurant. There are, of course, families who celebrate the New Year at home, but there are not many of them. The New Year's program in catering establishments and hotels in...
