Christmas Links #17


"Shuffling across icy ground on a cold December afternoon, lots of tourist groups poured into Santa Claus Village, a winter-themed amusement park perched on the edge of the Arctic Circle."

Lin-Manuel Miranda Reveals Why He Didn’t Return for ‘Moana 2’
"The songwriter received an Oscar nomination for "How Far I'll Go" from 'Moana.'"

"Artificial intelligence is already very impressive, with many AI images and videos so flawless that it can be difficult to tell what’s fake and what’s real. But as it continues to develop, will this become an impossible task.  Challenge yourself with this Christmas edition of AI or real!"

"Inflatable Santa Claus punctured and wires on Christmas lights cut in spate of Scrooge-like incidents."

"New festive stories center the many ways people celebrate the season, and each other."

"You may have noticed a few Christmas trees going up, maybe some twinkly lights? That’s right, It’s officially the holiday season. What does this mean? Festive cheer and mulled wine, for sure, and gift-giving. Don’t let this year’s gift-giving be stressful. To help, we’ve listed a few ideas to get you started, all feminist-friendly. "

"Long before the rise of online shopping, this footage captures Christmas during the golden age of department stores."

"What makes a terrible Christmas gift, from experience."

"One of the earliest accounts of a Christmas celebration in the young Republic of Texas was recorded in the diary of a young German traveler and businessman named Gustav Dresel in 1839."

"Christmas is a very special celebration for Ticos (Costa Ricans, as most of the readers of the Tico Times already know, are affectionately known as Ticos). Traditional food, gatherings with friends and family, presents, and decorations make this a fantastic season in the country."

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