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Christmas is right around the corner. Will you be flying out to have some gelato or eating kuli kuli in your house this December? Take this quiz to find out:
‘Tis the season to let your real face show in public.
We didn’t leave anyone out
All the company you need for Chrismas!
I don’t have an English name.
Holiday is over. Back to traffic, work and stress in our lives.
Because Christmas cannot be merry without these dishes
Happy sleeping holidays.
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