What does Christmas around the world look like?
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As Christians worldwide celebrate Christmas, unique and universal themes emerge across cultures. From vibrant parades in the Philippines to serene midnight masses in Italy, Christmas embodies unity, love, and reflection. What do Christians have in common at Christmas? Lily Strachan, a Chaplain at Robert Menzies College in Australia, and Sjah Ndaba, a Bible teacher and Pastor from Jubilee Church in South Africa, joined Esther Higham to explore this.
Released on 24 Dec 2024
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