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Now playing Next no comment Festive kayaks in Santa Lucia procession on Copenhagen canals 13 December marks the celebration of Santa Lucia Day in Denmark – a Christian tradition that commemorates a 3rd century martyr and a popular festival of light that helps people get through the long winter days 14/12/2021
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