Dreamy lights, spectacular trees: Christmas across the world in pics

Christmas, traditionally observed on December 25, commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ, central to Christian faith. 

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People look at Christmas lights decorations in the Hampden area of Baltimore, Maryland, US. Christmas marks the birth of Jesus Christ, central to Christian faith, traditionally observed on December 25. (REUTERS)

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People play with artificial snow made of foam on Christmas eve in Kuala Lumpur on December 24, 2024. While Christmas is primarily a Christian holiday, it is celebrated worldwide, often with secular traditions alongside religious observances. (AFP)

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A woman drives past Christmas lights decorations in the Hampden area of Baltimore, Maryland, US, A beloved figure in Christmas tradition, Santa Claus, inspired by Saint Nicholas, delivers gifts to children on Christmas Eve.  (REUTERS)

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A priest leads the Christmas mass at St. Nicholas church in the Croatian minority town, in Janjevo, Kosovo December 25, 2024. Christmas marks the birth of Jesus Christ, central to Christian faith, traditionally observed on December 25 (REUTERS)

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A Christian devotee holds a candle on Christmas eve, at Indonesia Arena in Jakarta. (AFP)

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Worshippers of the Legio Maria African Church Mission attend the Christmas Eve vigil mass at St. Helena Mathare Parish in the informal settlement of Mathare in Nairobi, Kenya. Singing Christmas carols—joyful songs celebrating the holiday—is a popular custom in many cultures during the season. (AFP)

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Worshippers of the Legio Maria African Church Mission attend the Christmas Eve vigil mass at St. Helena Mathare Parish in the informal settlement of Mathare in Nairobi, Kenya. (AFP)

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Syrian citizens gather outside Saydnaya Convent during the lighting of the Christmas tree, in Saydnaya town on the outskirts of Damascus, Syria. Exchanging gifts is a key tradition, symbolizing the gifts presented to Jesus by the Wise Men and expressing goodwill. (AP)

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People pray on Christmas Eve at Santa Maria Draperis Roman Catholic Church in Istanbul, Turkey. (REUTERS)