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Carnival gifts: humour and colour

Carnival calls for funny, bright and cheap gifts.

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Gifts around Ramadan and Eid: respectful and warm

Eid is a festival of giving — with attention to tradition and taste.

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Eid al-Fitr gifts: sharing sweet traditions

After the fasting month: sweets and new clothes are classics.

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Hanukkah gifts: eight days, small surprises

Hanukkah: a small gift or gelt for children each evening.

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Diwali gifts: light, sweets and new beginnings

The festival of lights calls for warmth and symbolism.

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Midsummer gifts: summery attention

Longest day: outdoor, flowers and being together.

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Thanksgiving gifts: sharing gratitude

Thanksgiving is about eating together — a contribution is the nicest gift.

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Sinterklaas arrival: small surprises for children

At the parade: pepernoten and a small gift make it magical.

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New Year's gifts: entering the new year

Fireworks, bubbles and a small lucky charm — New Year's Eve is short but festive.

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What happened to Zwarte Piet? History and change

The Sinterklaas celebration continues, but in many places Zwarte Piet looks different: the sooty-faced version replaced the traditional black makeup after years of debate and local choices by municipalities, schools and broadcasters.

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