Odes of Christmas
Updated: 2012-12-23 08:12
(China Daily)
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A Santa Claus pulls along a Christmas tree in Mellensee, eastern Germany. Patrick Pleul / Associated Press |
With Christmas around the corner, we share with you how the world is celebrating the festive season. Many countries observe similar customs, including sending cards, exchanging gifts, and having a meal with loved ones. Among the universal symbols of Christmas is Santa Claus, as can be clearly seen from the photos. Season's greetings from China Daily!
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A skier in a Santa Claus suit jumps in Madonna di Campiglio, northern Italy. Stefano Rellandini / Reuters |
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Dressed in a Santa Claus outfit, a diver feeds sardines at the Coex Aquarium in Seoul, South Korea. Christmas is one of the biggest holidays in South Korea, where over half of the population are Christians. Ahn Young-joon / Associated Press |
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Window cleaners dressed as Santa Claus attract attention with their whimsical choice of seasonal outfits at a hotel in the business district of Tokyo. Kim Kyung-Hoon / Reuters |
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Believers attend mass in Manila, to prepare their hearts for Christmas. Jay Directo / Agence France-Presse |
(China Daily 12/23/2012 page6)