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இனிய கிறிஸ்துமஸ் வாழ்த்துகள் Happy Christmas Greetings (Tamil – English) Sri Lanka
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Wishing You a Happy Christmas (Sinhala - English) Sri Lanka
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The distance between Toronto (Canada) and Colombo (Sri Lanka) is 14015 kilometres! The shortest flight time is 17 hours and 50 minutes (but most flights are over 20 hours long!)
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The “Pearl Of The Indian Ocean”
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Green Bee-eater (Sri Lanka)
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A family of Sri Lankan deer
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Frescoes (Sri Lanka)
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Leopard cub (Sri Lanka)
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Elephant orphanage in Sri Lanka
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A herd of elephants marching towards water - Minneriya National Park Police Officer on a Motorcycle in Sri Lanka
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Turtle Hatchery in Sri Lanka
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Baby Turtle at Turtle Hatchery In Sri Lanka
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This is a Tuk-Tuk or Auto in Sri Lanka. It is like a taxi.
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Catholic Church in Sri Lanka
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An Indian Roller (Sri Lanka)
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A woman picking tea leaves (Sri Lanka)
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A Water Buffalo (Sri Lanka)
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Sunset at Galle-Face, Colombo (Sri Lanka)
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An Egeret takes-off from a river bank (Sri Lanka)
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A Farmer Working in a Paddy (Rice) Field - Sri Lanka
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Mausakelle Reservoir (Sri Lanka)
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Colourful Rock Formations - Aberdeen Falls (Sri Lanka)
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Some of The Best Tea in the World comes from Sri Lanka
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Hath-Mahal Ella (Seven Story Falls) – Sri Lanka
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Dumbara (Knuckles) Mountains - Sri Lanka
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Religion in Sri Lanka Sri Lankans are a variety of religions. As of 2011, 70.2% of Sri Lankans were Theravada Buddhists, 12.6% were Hindus, 9.7% were Muslims and 7.4% Christians (6.1% Roman Catholic and 1.3% other Christian). Source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Religion_in_Sri_Lanka
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Christmas in Sri Lanka Although Sri Lanka's Christians make up only just over 7% of the population, Christmas is one of the island's biggest festivals. Most streets and commercial buildings light up from the beginning of December and festive sales begin at all shopping centers and department stores. Caroling, fireworks, and nativity plays are frequent sights during the season. Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colombo
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IS LIKE CHRISTMAS IN CANADA Christmas in Sri Lanka Throughout history, Sri Lanka was colonized by the Portuguese, the Dutch, and the British. Because of this, many of its Christmas traditions are similar to what we see in Canada
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Palm Christmas Tree in Sri Lanka
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Christmas Trees in Canada
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Christmas decorations are displayed in Colombo, Sri Lanka
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Christmas lights at Toronto City Hall
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A Sri Lankan child standing next to a mask of Santa Claus
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A boy visiting Santa at the mall in Toronto
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Sri Lanka Christmas feast on the beach…. fresh out of turkey.
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Turkey Dinner in Canada
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Sri Lankan Christmas Stamp
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Canadian Christmas Stamp
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Sri Lanka: Donations on a statue of baby Jesus at a church Christmas day
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Nativity Scene in a Canadian Catholic Church
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How Do You Make A Snowman With No Snow? USE SAND!
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A Canadian Snow Man
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Sri Lankan Christmas Cake
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Is A Lot Like Canadian Christmas Cake
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Christmas tree made of lights at a hotel (Sri Lanka)
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Decorations at Eaton’s Centre Toronto
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Christmas Toys in Sri Lanka
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Christmas Toys in Canada
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Fireworks to Help Celebrate the Christmas Season in Sri Lanka
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