As Christmas Eve became Christmas day around the world, services and celebrations marked the holiday.

当人们告别平安夜并且迎来圣诞节的时候，各样的仪式和庆典宣告了这一节期的到来。

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Historically, gold often rises during the time frame from late summer into Christmas or early in the New Year due to gift-giving holidays around the world, starting with Indian celebrations in autumn.

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