Christmas: Piñatas & pavlovas
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Don't Drink the Milk
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With so many places around the world celebrating the holiday, a lot of countries put their own very unique spin on the season's traditions. Japan, we're looking at you. Test your yuletide knowledge in our festive Christmas quiz! The team also dares to take on a fiery holiday parlor game – but are we as brave as Victorian children? Join us to find out in this especially merry episode.
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