Caribou running in snow, Alaska

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Merry Christmas, deer friends!. Christmas Day

Don't be surprised if these caribous take flight! Ever since Clement Clarke Moore assigned reindeer to be Santa's helpers in his 1823 poem 'A Visit from St. Nicholas,' caribous—as they are called here in North America—have eagerly contributed to the Christmas celebration. It's no wonder that Father Christmas would pick them. If you're celebrating Christmas today, we wish you a merry one.

Christmas in India highlights the cultural amalgamation of traditions in the diverse Indian landscape. Homes, adorned with Christmas cribs, trees and Bethlehem star-inspired lights, become vibrant. Christians share sweets and cakes with neighbors. Schools, regardless of religious affiliation and host Christmas programmes.