Around the world, Orthodox Christians are getting ready to celebrate Christmas, which will fall on Jan. 7 this year. A nearly 100-year-old candy shop in Istanbul, run by a father and his son, is busy with preparations. The World’s Durrie Bouscaren takes us inside, where we meet longtime customers who have fond memories of visiting the shop as children.
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