From twinkling lights to festive markets, these snapshots capture the joy and magic of christmas celebrations around the world.
1. A giant Nutcracker figure is seen at the Christmas market in Liseberg Park in Gothenburg, Sweden. — TT News Agency/AFP
2. Performers greeting visitors at the Central America Garden in San Salvador, El Salvador. — Reuters
3. Girls filming their dance at a Christmas fair in St Petersburg, Russia. — AP
4. A dressed actor preparing for a performance at the Gift Factory Pavilion in Moscow, Russia. — AP
5. People skating on an artificial ice rink on Christmas Eve in Gouda, Netherlands. — AFP
6. Therapists’ dogs arriving at the Brasilia Day Hospital to join in on a Christmas session with patients in Brazil. — AP
7. Christians lighting candles during a Christmas Day Mass at Bethany Church in Surabaya. — AFP
8. Ukrainian children attending a parade on Orthodox Christmas eve in downtown Lviv, Ukraine. — AP
9. People taking selfies under a Christmas light display in Jakarta, Indonesia. — AP
10. Samu, a four-year-old elephant at the Budapest Zoo and Botanic Garden, is fed a Christmas tree made of fruits and vegetables. — AFP
