Thousands of teddy bears arranged in a shape of a tree hang from the ceiling of a shopping mall in Beirut, as part of Christmas decoration, December 20, 2010. The display is part of a charity campaign " Small Bear Big Heart" to sell 2,000 bears with the proceeds going to the Lebanese autism society. Picture taken December 20, 2010. 
Visitors look at thousands of teddy bears arranged in a shape of a tree hang from the ceiling of a shopping mall in Beirut, as part of Christmas decoration, December 20, 2010. The display is part of a charity campaign "Small Bear Big Heart" to sell 2,000 bears with the proceeds going to the Lebanese autism society. Picture taken December 20, 2010.
Shoppers walk as thousands of teddy bears arranged in a shape of a tree hang from the ceiling of a shopping mall in Beirut, as part of Christmas decoration, December 20, 2010. The display is part of a charity campaign " Small Bear Big Heart" to sell 2,000 bears with the proceeds going to the Lebanese autism society. Picture taken December 20, 2010.
Thousands of teddy bears arranged in a shape of a tree hang from the ceiling of a shopping mall in Beirut, as part of Christmas decoration, December 20, 2010. The display is part of a charity campaign "Small Bear Big Heart" to sell 2,000 bears with the proceeds going to the Lebanese autism society. Picture taken December 20, 2010.
Thousands of teddy bears arranged in a shape of a tree hang from the ceiling of a shopping mall in Beirut, as part of Christmas decoration, December 20, 2010. The display is part of a charity campaign " Small Bear Big Heart" which aims to sell 2,000 bears with the proceeds going to the Lebanese autism society. Picture taken December 20, 2010.
A Christmas tree is seen on top of the Aegibong Peak Observatory just south of the demilitarised zone (DMZ) separating the two Koreas in Gimpo, west of Seoul December 21, 2010. South Korean military allowed Christians to erect a Christmas tree on Tuesday on top of the observatory controlled by South Korean marines, which is located about 3 km (1.9 miles) south of North Korean territory, while the North warned against it, according to local media.
South Korean Christians sing a hymn in front of a Christmas tree on top of the Aegibong Peak Observatory just south of the demilitarised zone (DMZ) separating the two Koreas in Gimpo, west of Seoul December 21, 2010. South Korean military allowed Christians to erect a Christmas tree on Tuesday on top of the observatory controlled by South Korean marines, which is located about 3 km (1.9 miles) south of North Korean territory, while the North warned against it, according to local media.
BERLIN, GERMANY - DECEMBER 21: Traditional, home-made Christmas cookies lie on plates in a household on December 21, 2010 in Berlin, Germany. Christmas cookies are an intrinsic part of Central European Christmas tradition and are usually baked at home according to recipes passed down through generations.
BERLIN, GERMANY - DECEMBER 21: Traditional, home-made Christmas cookies lie on plates in a household on December 21, 2010 in Berlin, Germany. Christmas cookies are an intrinsic part of Central European Christmas tradition and are usually baked at home according to recipes passed down through generations.
BERLIN, GERMANY - DECEMBER 21: Traditional, home-made Christmas cookies lie on plates in a household on December 21, 2010 in Berlin, Germany. Christmas cookies are an intrinsic part of Central European Christmas tradition and are usually baked at home according to recipes passed down through generations.
A pet rabbit is dressed in a kimono at a photo event to celebrate Christmas and the Year of the Rabbit at a pet rabbit shop in Yokohama, south of Tokyo, December 21, 2010. The year 2011 is the Year of the Rabbit on the Chinese zodiac calendar.
A pet rabbit is dressed in a festive costume at a photo event to celebrate Christmas and the Year of the Rabbit at a pet rabbit shop in Yokohama, south of Tokyo, December 21, 2010. The year 2011 is the Year of the Rabbit on the Chinese zodiac calendar.
A pet rabbit dressed in Santa Claus costume is photographed by its owner at a photo event to celebrate Christmas and the Year of the Rabbit at a pet rabbit shop in Yokohama, south of Tokyo, December 21, 2010. The year 2011 is the Year of the Rabbit on the Chinese zodiac calendar.
A woman tries to put a Santa hat on her pet rabbit at a photo event to celebrate Christmas and the Year of the Rabbit at a pet rabbit shop in Yokohama, south of Tokyo, December 21, 2010. The year 2011 is the Year of the Rabbit on the Chinese zodiac calendar.
A pet rabbit is dressed as Santa Claus at a photo event to celebrate Christmas and the Year of the Rabbit at a pet rabbit shop in Yokohama, south of Tokyo, December 21, 2010. The year 2011 is the Year of the Rabbit on the Chinese zodiac calendar.
A pet rabbit is dressed in Santa Claus costume at a photo event to celebrate Christmas and the Year of the Rabbit at a pet rabbit shop in Yokohama, south of Tokyo, December 21, 2010. The year 2011 is the Year of the Rabbit on the Chinese zodiac calendar.
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Christmas celebrations
Christmas lights illuminate the Town Hall at La Grande Place
BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - DECEMBER 20: Christmas lights illuminate La Grande Place on December 20, 2010 in Brussels, Belgium. 
BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - DECEMBER 20: Christmas lights illuminate the Town Hall at La Grande Place on December 20, 2010 in Brussels, Belgium.
BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - DECEMBER 20: Christmas lights illuminate La Grande Place on December 20, 2010 in Brussels, Belgium.
BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - DECEMBER 20: Christmas lights illuminate the Town Hall at La Grande Place on December 20, 2010 in Brussels, Belgium.
BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - DECEMBER 20: Christmas lights illuminate the Town Hall at La Grande Place on December 20, 2010 in Brussels, Belgium.
BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - DECEMBER 20: Christmas lights illuminate the Town Hall on La Grande Place on December 20, 2010 in Brussels, Belgium.
BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - DECEMBER 20: Christmas lights illuminate La Grande Place on December 20, 2010 in Brussels, Belgium.
BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - DECEMBER 20: Christmas lights illuminate the Town Hall at La Grande Place on December 20, 2010 in Brussels, Belgium.
Holiday season in Brussels / Parfum de Noël à Bruxelles
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Christmas festive lights
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 19: Christmas festive lights are displayed on a house in Macleod on December 19, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia. Residents across Melbourne are lighting their property's with Christmas lights in the build up to Christmas Day. 
A couple takes a photo with Christmas illuminations on a street in downtown Taipei, Taiwan, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2010.
People visit the Christmas market in Metz, eastern France on December 19, 2010 after heavy snow falls. The snowstorm that brought the chaos in transport through Europe was moving slowly south over Europe, but the cold weather was expected to continue across much of the continent into next week.
Christmas illuminations are lit on a street in downtown Taipei, Taiwan, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2010.
A giant Christmas Tree stand in the center dome of Galeries Lafayette department store in Paris, as shoppers enjoy special store opening hours for Christmas on Sunday Dec. 19, 2010.
This handout photo taken on December 19, 2010 and provided by Coca-Cola shows people watching the company's Christmas trucks driving past in Berlin in a 500 meter long Christmas convoy. The annual event is a promotional activity by the drinks company.
People gather at Castle Square with a giant Christmas Tree in Warsaw, Poland, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2010.
People walk under Christmas lights in the capital city Warsaw, Poland, on Sunday, Dec. 19, 2010.
Peopel line the street watching the floats during a Christmas parade along Kurfurstendamm on December 19, 2010 in Berlin. The annual event is a promotional activity by a drinks company.
A woman in costume stands on a float during a Christmas parade in Panama City, Sunday Dec. 19, 2010.
A mother and child look at Christmas decorations for sale along a street in Damascus December 19, 2010.
Peopel line the street watching the floats during a Christmas parade along Kurfurstendamm on December 19, 2010 in Berlin. The annual event is a promotional activity by a drinks company.
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 19: Christmas festive lights are displayed on a house in Macleod on December 19, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia. Residents across Melbourne are lighting their property's with Christmas lights in the build up to Christmas Day.
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 19: Christmas festive lights are displayed on a house in Macleod on December 19, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia. Residents across Melbourne are lighting their property's with Christmas lights in the build up to Christmas Day.
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 19: Christmas festive lights are displayed on a house in Macleod on December 19, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia. Residents across Melbourne are lighting their property's with Christmas lights in the build up to Christmas Day.
Falmouth Christmas Lights 2010
NYC Christmas Lights 2010
Christmas Lights Georgetown ON 2010 (14 Johnson Cres)
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Christmas celebrations (part 2)
Christmas tree ornaments are seen at the Christmas market in Munich December 18, 2010. Every year, Germany's traditional markets draw millions of visitors, both local and foreign, and run until December 24 at 12 noon. 
A Christmas tree stands in central Rome's Piazza Venezia on December 18, 2010.
A huge Christmas pyramid is seen standing in the middle of a Christmas market in Munich December 18, 2010. Every year, Germany's traditional markets draw millions of visitors, both local and foreign, and run until December 24 at 12 noon.
Christmas decorations are seen at the Christmas market in Munich December 18, 2010. Every year, Germany's traditional markets draw millions of visitors, both local and foreign, and run until December 24 at 12 noon.
A woman looks at Christmas tree ornaments during the Christmas market in Munich December 18, 2010. Every year, Germany's traditional markets draw millions of visitors, both local and foreign, and run until December 24 at 12 noon.
A woman looks at illuminated Christmas tree ornaments during the Christmas market in Munich December 18, 2010. Every year, Germany's traditional markets draw millions of visitors, both local and foreign, and run until December 24 at 12 noon.
A child is reflected in a shop window adorned with Christmas decorations, near the Christmas market in downtown Munich December 18, 2010. Every year, Germany's traditional markets draw millions of visitors, both local and foreign, and run until December 24 at 12 noon.
Britain's Prince William and his fiancee Kate Middleton arrive to view the Thursford Christmas Spectacular gala in Thursford, England, Saturday, Dec. 18, 2010. The royal couple, who are due to marry on April 29, 2011, met young cancer patients and visited the unique fund-raising gala Saturday, which showcases a cast of over 130 professional singers, dancers and musicians.
Britain's Prince William and his fiancee Kate Middleton arrive to view the Thursford Christmas Spectacular gala in Thursford, England, Saturday, Dec. 18, 2010. The royal couple, who are due to marry on April 29, 2011, met young cancer patients and visited the unique fund-raising gala Saturday, which showcases a cast of over 130 professional singers, dancers and musicians.
Participants take part in a Christmas food fight for charity at the Future Gallery in London on December 18, 2010. The london gallery was transformed into the scene of a mass food fight with participants paying for tickets to throw Christmas food items ranging from Brussel Sprouts, mashed potato, jelly and custard at each other. The revenue raised from the event went to the charity Age UK.
Participants take part in a Christmas food fight for charity at the Future Gallery in London on December 18, 2010. The london gallery was transformed into the scene of a mass food fight with participants paying for tickets to throw Christmas food items ranging from Brussel Sprouts, mashed potato, jelly and custard at each other. The revenue raised from the event went to the charity Age UK.
Singer Marc Antony performs during a free concert in front of the Angel of Independence monument, as part of Christmas celebrations, on Reforma Avenue in Mexico City December 18, 2010.
Children carry gifts recieved during an annual gift giving program by the Children's Museum, in Manila on December 19, 2010. The Philippines Christmas season runs from December until the second week of January.
Singer Marc Antony looks his wife, actress and singer Jennifer Lopez, as she takes a photo during a free concert in front of the Angel of Independence monument, as part of Christmas celebrations, on Reforma Avenue in Mexico City December 18, 2010.
Children queue up to receive christmas gifts during an annual gift giving program by the Children's Museum, in Manila on December 19, 2010. The Philippines Christmas season runs from December until the second week of January.
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