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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.
source: Daylife
photo: AP photo, Gettyimages, Reuters
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