Belarusians prepare to mark “Kolyadki” in the village of Osovo, 180 km (112 miles) south of Minsk, Belarus, Monday, January 13, 2014. Kolyadki is a pagan winter holiday, which has over the centuries merged with Orthodox Christmas celebrations. Orthodox Belarusians mark the New Year according to the Julian calendar on January 13. (Photo by Sergei Grits/AP Photo)
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