Dracula rumor fuels Transylvania legend in Hunedoara
A UPI report travels through Hunedoara Romania to explore whether Dracula was real. Historian Raymond McNally argues a 15th century prince Vlad Tepesh lived here. Locals recall Dracula legends while modern steel mills and tourism mix with medieval remains.
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Boston College
Vlad ‘Tsepesh
Vlad Dracula
Johann Kischner
Bela Lugosi
Christmas in Russia Without Christ Crowned by New Year
In officially atheist Russia Christmas is collectivized and celebrated on New Year’s Day with Grandfather Frost and Snegurochka. Organizations run gift rounds, with parents paying fees for a factory or office arranged visit. A New Year fund collects contributions, allowing volunteers to distribute toys to children on December 31.
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Russia
Red Nose
Snegurochka
Snow Maiden
Grandfather Frost
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