London, UK. 1 March 2018. Children in Stamford Hill, north London, dress in colourful costumes braving the cold and snow as they celebrate the Jewish festival of Purim. The festival involves the reading of the Book of Esther, describing the defeat of Haman, the Persian king's adviser, who plotted to massacre the Jewish people 2,500 years ago, an event that was prevented by Esther’s courage. Credit: Stephen Chung / Alamy Live News

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