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South of the Equator, Christmas is in the middle of summer. In Brazil, though it is blazing hot, Santa Claus, named Papa Noel, arrives in his red suit and black boots to spread joy among children. Brazil as a whole celebrates Christmas with verve and tradition, their own and those adapted from other countries, including lighted Christmas trees and angels, Papa Noel, stars … [Read more...] about Wednesday Open Thread: Christmas Around the World