General History

Santa Claus rides in a sleigh overflowing with toys through the night sky. Two reindeer pull him along on his quest to deliver gifts to the children all over the world. Below is a sleepy town in the middle of winter unaware of the visitor above.

General History

The history of Christmas, plus 10 festive facts you might not know

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Princess Charlotte and Princess Diana

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Charlotte and Diana: the parallel lives of two Princesses of Wales whose deaths sent the nation into mourning

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