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Who comes bearing Christmas gifts in Europe?

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December 10, 2022

Santa Claus, Christkind or Befana, the witch: every country and region in Europe believes in different characters and fantastic beings that bring presents for Christmas.

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The Israeli-Palestinian restaurant Kanaan in Berlin, tips for Trieste, Belgian waffles.
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