Christmas Celebrations Around the World

Seoul, South Korea

Skaters take to the ice in South Korea, where Christmas is one of the most widely celebrated holidays.

London, England

A Christmas tree sits in London's Leadenhall Market, one of the oldest markets in the city.

Rovaniemi, Finland

Santa takes a phone call at his office in the Arctic Circle—chilly!

Honolulu, Hawaii

King Kamehameha is dressed up for the holiday in Honolulu, Hawaii.

Paris, France

In the City of Lights, les cadeaux are suspended above Galeries Lafayette.

Orlando, Florida

Each year, Disney World decks out its castle and Main Street in Christmas finery.

New York City

During New York's SantaCon, it's not uncommon to find Kris Kringle overindulging in some, ah, holiday spirits.

Madrid, Spain

Dancers rehearse for a performance of The Nutcracker at the Madrid Theater.

Tel Aviv, Israel

Locals (and one tiny Santa Claus) prepare for the holidays in a Jewish-Arab town in Israel.

Bonn, Germany

Bonn's famous Christmas market includes this filigreed Ferris wheel.

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