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In Kashmir, December 21 is said to mark the start of the 40 harshest days of winter. A woolen robe called a pheran is key to keeping warm — and a reminder of how to face and overcome hardships.

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Originally a Christian holiday celebrating the birth of Jesus, Christmas has evolved into a global cultural event.

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Since 2008, part of that mission has involved the curation of the Lists of Intangible Cultural Heritage (LICH), an inventory ...