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Dec 2022
17m 3s

Christmas around the world

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Did you know that in Austria there is an evil being called Krampus that scares children who have misbehaved before Christmas? And did you know that in Japan it is a Christmas tradition to eat a KFC menu? Did you know how they celebrate Christmas in the Philippines, Brazil or Norway? Rocio and Jesus tell you this and much more! 
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