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In Tokyo, light installations and holiday shows fill the city with Christmas cheer, despite the lack of religious connection to the holiday. In Taipei, a Christmas tree has been erected near Taipei 101 and an entertainment city has been organized, and in Nairobi, shopping malls are already sparkling with Christmas lights. In Dubai, Christmas markets and a giant Santa add to the festive flavor. European...

Five days a week, Athena Powell turns her garage in Perth into a temporary food warehouse to help those in need. Everything is free here. Athena Powell, Perth resident: "The movement has grown a lot, so many volunteers and so many people in need of help." It was her personal experience that prompted the Australian to start helping the people of Perth. Fresh products come from supermarkets and from...

In Rio de Janeiro, 2,000 runners helped collect food for the poor. There are still two months before Christmas, and everyone is already preparing for the holiday. A race was dedicated to the upcoming celebration, and a charity one. Citizen Action, a local non-profit organization, is raising money for groceries for low-income Brazilian families. According to statistics, last year, 64 million Brazilians...

An enchanting performance played out in the sky over Finnish Lapland. It seemed to be covered with a huge curtain in the form of the northern lights. This atmospheric phenomenon was captured by a photographer from the town of Sodankylä. At the same time, it was possible to capture a bright red glow, which is rare. It could be seen at about midnight local time. The aurora borealis began as soon as it...

Thousands of New Zealanders broke the Guinness World Record for the largest number of people performing haku – a ceremonial Maori war dance. The event was held in Auckland at the largest stadium in New Zealand, Eden Park. The participants came to take away the record from France. She installed it in 2014. The exact number of participants is still being calculated. At the same time, a representative of...