Christmas in zero gravity: How astronauts celebrate in space
Christmas holidays are typically joyful events spent with family and friends.
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Astronauts in space during Christmas create their own special ways to celebrate.
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NASA shared a picture of Sunita Williams wearing a Santa hat inside International Space Station.
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In November, Sunita Williams celebrated Thanksgiving in space with smoked turkey, cranberry, apple cobbler, green beans, mushrooms and mashed potatoes.
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As space missions became longer and more frequent, celebrating Christmas in space became a more common tradition.
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Astronauts decorate their space stations with small, lightweight Christmas trees and ornaments that float in zero gravity.
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Astronauts connect with their families through video calls or messages.
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Some astronauts take photos of Earth from space, capturing breathtaking views of the planet with Christmas lights.
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Astronauts share messages of peace and goodwill, showing how space exploration brings people together at Christmas.
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Special Christmas dinner is prepared with space-friendly ingredients, offering astronauts a taste of home.
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