Prince William plays a shepherd in a nativity play in 1986.

1986年威廉王子在圣诞剧中扮演牧羊人。

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There are no religious studies (let alone nativity plays) in state schools, nor may public workers sport the headscarf.

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Nativity plays or carol concerts in state primary schools are unthinkable, as would be the swearing-in of presidents over the Bible.

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There are no nativity plays in France's strictly secular state schools, no carol-singers in the streets and almost no Christmas cards two per person on average, compared with 28 in Britain, and then usually as greetings for the new year.

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