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by asef Khan in India on 05/07/2011

Artificial Christmas trees, hanging snowflakes, and climbing Santa Clause decorations on display outside a growing number of holiday supply stores in the downtown markets. Jiujiang, China. 21/12/09.

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Decorate for Christmas in China

DMTX. Artificial Christmas trees, hanging snowflakes, and climbing Santa Clause decorations on display outside a growing number of holiday supply...

by CS Owsley in China on 21/12/2009

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