PHOTOS | Merry Christmas 2019: Costumed folk walk the streets of Brazil in an illuminated parade

Christmas is a Christian festival that is celebrated every year around the globe on 25th December, which is popularly celebrated religious and cultural festival. It celebrated to commemorate Jesus Christ's birth. However, it is now a global festival which is celebrated by people of different faiths as well, not just Christians. Families come together on this day to celebrate the festival while children eagerly wait for Santa Claus, who is known according to legend to bring presents for those who behaved well and coal for the mischievious children.

Updated on: Dec 22, 2019 1:59 PM IST

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People in costumes take part in an illuminated parade to celebrate the upcoming Christmas in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (REUTERS)

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People in costumes take part in an illuminated parade to celebrate the upcoming Christmas in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (REUTERS)

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People in costumes take part in an illuminated parade to celebrate the upcoming Christmas. (REUTERS)