花样多多过圣诞

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　　幸福和快乐是圣诞节的最大主题，让我们看看全球人们是以怎样的方式过圣诞的吧!
        　　One of the dominant themes of Christmas is happiness. Wang Guan will now take us on a trip to see how people around the world celebrate the occasion in their own unique ways.
        　　If you believe Santa Claus can only climb down your chimney in the middle of the night, think again.
        　　Members of the Brighton Swimming Club in the UK head to the English Channel on Christmas Day. The chilling early morning dip has become an annual ritual for the club since it's first recording on December 25th, 1885.
        　　It may be an ice cold tradition, but these British holiday revelers are pretty "fired up."
        　　In Afghanistan, it's a Christmas away from home for security forces stationed in the war torn country.
        　　At Camp Eggers, in Kabul, they mark the day with a special holiday service, complete with carol singing and Holy Communion.
        　　Coalition troops at Camp Phoenix, also in the Afghan capital, finish enjoying a traditional Christmas meal by drinking wine from plastic cups.
        　　"Santa Claus" then mingles with the soldiers, and distributes the contents of a sack full of gifts donated by well-wishers.
        　　And love is all around, especially in the Philippines.
        　　Despite the Mayon Volcano threatening to erupt within days, evacuees at temporary shelters can still enjoy some holiday cheer.
        　　Relief items are being distributed to each dislocated villager.
        　　In Belarus, a rainy atmosphere fails to dampen the merry mood of the big day.
        　　A colorful Santa Claus parade sweeps through the streets of the capital, Minsk. One hundred eighty participants depicting other fairy tale characters help the marchers create a most festive Christmas atmosphere.