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Santa’s home later moved over 225 miles south to Rovaniemi, thanks to an American visitor. During World War II, Germans burned Rovaniemi to the ground, ________ Lapland’s capital city in ruins. (LEAVE)

In 1950, former first lady Eleanor Roosevelt ________ Rovaniemi a visit, saying she wanted to see Santa Claus. The town hastily constructed a cabin, and Santa’s Village in Rovaniemi was born. The Santa Claus Village now attracts some 500,000 visitors each year. (PAY)

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Hogmanay traditions

What do you know about Hogmanay traditions? The tradition of first footing requires that the first visitor of the New Year should be a tall, dark and handsome ______, and come bearing a gift of coal, to bring good luck for the coming year. (STRANGE)

The various local traditions found in Scotland centred around fires also hark back to the ancient past. In the pagan winter festival, fire ______ the newly resurgent sun coming back to the land. (SYMBOL)

The sun was believed to ward off evil spirits dwelling in the ______. (DARK)

Fires still play a major part in Hogmanay ______, with torchlight processions, bonfires and fireworks popular throughout Scotland. (CELEBRATE)

A more recent tradition, and one that has spread from Scotland to the whole of the English-speaking world, is the ______ at the stroke of midnight of Robert Burns’ poem Auld Lang Syne, set to a traditional Scottish folk melody. (SING)

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Orange tabby cats: facts and myths

Have you ever seen an orange cat? Orange tabby cats are among the most ________ and beloved cats, known for their vibrant, orange-coloured coats and cheerful disposition. (RECOGNISE)

The “tabby” label refers to a coat pattern, not a specific breed, orange tabbies are ________ by their warm, orange fur, which can come in various shades, from pale cream to deep, rich orange. (CHARACTER)

These cats are ________ kind, social, and outgoing, often forming strong bonds with their human families. (TYPICAL)