
Le Père Noël et ses ancètres(2011)
In our documentary, authors embark on a festive journey through history and shed light on the winter traditions that existed before Christ, what changed with Jesus - and of course: what Santa Claus has to do with all of this...

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Le Père Noël et ses ancètres
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In our documentary, authors embark on a festive journey through history and shed light on the winter traditions that existed before Christ, what changed with Jesus - and of course: what Santa Claus has to do with all of this...
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2011-12-25
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