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Tom Daley chose to come out of the closet this month and his friends and family chose Christmas as a time to show them how much they support him. The British diver posted pictures on Instagram of the decidedly rainbow-themed Christmas gifts he received this year.
Santa Claus arrived in the Netherlands over the weekend, or rather “Sinterklaas,” as he’s known there. He doesn’t come with elves, though. Instead, he has a sidekick called “Black Pete,” who wears blackface, red lipstick and a wig. For some, he’s a beloved Dutch tradition. For others, “Black Pete” is just plain racist.
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