Since the early 20th century, Christmas has evolved from a religious holiday to a hugely popular cultural holiday observed by ...

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There are so many fun, festive things to do in Pella, Iowa at Christmastime — and this year the magic begins with the return of Kerstmarkt, the town’s charming Dutch Christmas market, running December ...

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