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5 unique Christmas celebrations across Asia

From fried chicken feasts to a Santa that delivers gifts from a horse and cart, here's how Christmas is celebrated throughout Asia
People walking around and taking pictures of Christmas light decorations hanging from trees during the holidays in the Philippines.
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A snow-covered temple in South Korea during winter.

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A marketplace selling giant star-shaped paper lanterns popular in Goa, India during Christmas.

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St. Patrick’s Cathedral in India at night, lit up in different colours during Christmastime.

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A bright display showing the nativity of Jesus.

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A large lit-up Christmas tree in Rizal Park, Philippines during the holiday season.

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A series of arches, decorated with lights arranged to resemble stars, form a tunnel of light during the winter holidays.

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Bright parols hung up for sale in the Philippines during Christmas.

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A whipped cream cake with strawberry, known as Christmas Cake in Japan.

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A group of friends wearing Christmas accessories and laughing as they pass around plates of fried chicken for Christmas dinner.

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Japan – Strawberries and Christmas Cream

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A nighttime Christmas display featuring a carousel and a big Christmas tree with the skyline of Shanghai, China in the background.

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