Snapshots
East Meets West Christmas Parade held in NY
A lion dance team march in the East Meets West Christmas Parade in New York, the United States, Dec 18, 2010.
Christmas decorations appealing at Munich market
Germany's traditional Christmas markets draw millions of visitors every year, both local and foreign, and run until Dec 24 at 12 noon.
Queens Borough lights up ahead of Christmas
Houses in the borough of queens in New York are decorated with christmas lights, Dec 22, 2010.
Christmas service on the stinging border
Christians of the Republic of Korea sing a hymn in front of a Christmas tree on top of the Aegibong Peak Observatory just south of the demilitarised zone separating the two Koreas on Dec 21, 2010.
Worker makes Christmas tree ready
A worker adjusts the upper part of a Christmas tree that was lifted up by a crane in Sidon, southern Lebanon, Dec 18, 2010.
Enjoy at a Christmas maket in Berlin
Women drink mulled wine at a Christmas market in central Berlin, Dec 17, 2010.
Snowy Christmas ahead for Europeans
Heavy snow and freezing temperatures caused travel chaos across northern Europe during the weekend.
Santas swim in Christmas bath in Monaco
Swimmers dressed as Santa Claus take part in the traditional Christmas bath in Monaco Dec 19, 2010, while a large part of France is hit by snowfalls and cold temperatures.
Children beauty contest for Chirstmas in Russia
A girl with her face painted takes part during a beauty contest for children during the annual Christmas fair in Russia's Siberian city of Krasnoyarsk, Dec 16, 2010.
Go shopping when Christmas comes in Berlin
A man dressed as Santa Claus talks to a boy in the Alexa shopping centre in Berlin, Dec 19, 2010. Many retailers in Germany are open this Sunday due to Christmas shopping season.
New Year's Eve in Beijing