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28.12.2007, 16:09
A Moscow company is in trouble over a TV advertisement suggesting that Father Frost, Russia's version of Santa Claus, does not exist. Parents said it shattered children's illusions, but the company says the ad was not intended for younger viewers.
10.01.2008, 07:28
After a 10-day break for New Year and Christmas, Russians are back at work – a week behind the rest of the world. Russians had at least 120 days off last year, including weekends. But are these breaks deserved? Or are the long holidays taking
15.12.2008, 18:49
Moscow’s Father Frost mansion has already received more than 3,000 letters. But this year a lot more adults than usual have sent their New Year wish lists to the Russian Santa. In times of financial crisis, they’re asking him to call in a credit, get them
16.12.2008, 09:16
Peru officials have called on people to switch to guinea pigs as the main course in their Christmas feast this year. The low-fat, low-cost rodent meat is to replace traditional turkey and pork.
Published: 16 December, 2008, 11:46
Being stone cold sober during duty hours is one of the main demands one should meet, to work as a Santa in Sweden, alongside possessing a low voice and special clothing.
