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Christmas Festivities Across the Globe: Unique Celebrations and Traditions

Experience the diverse ways Christmas is celebrated around the world, from waterskiing Santas in the US to joyous church services in Ukraine and traditional festivities in the Middle East.

Source: bbc.co.uk1 min read
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Workers sell off cuts of meat during the traditional Christmas Eve auction at Smithfield meat market in London, UK
Workers sell off cuts of meat during the traditional Christmas Eve auction at Smithfield meat market in London, UK (Workers sell off cuts of meat during the traditional Christmas Eve auction at Smithfield meat market in London, UK)

In brief

This Christmas, celebrations are vibrant and varied across the globe. From the thrilling waterskiing Santas in Alexandria, Virginia, to midnight mass attended by worshippers in Ukraine, the holiday spirit is alive in different traditions. This article showcases unique customs, such as giant cuts of meat being tossed in London, and features heartwarming images from various global celebrations, including a joyous atmosphere in Bethlehem and festive services in Pakistan.

From skiing Santas in the US and Mass with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican, to giant cuts of meat being thrown into crowds in London, Christmas celebrations around the world are in full swing.

Worshippers in Ukraine, China, and Pakistan gathered for Christmas Eve services at their local churches. While most Christians mark Christmas on December 25, many Orthodox Christians do not celebrate until January 7.

Here are some of the best images of the holiday cheer around the world:

Pope Leo XIV holds a figurine of baby Jesus during Christmas Eve Mass in St. Peter
Pope Leo holds a figurine of Baby Jesus during Christmas Eve Mass in St Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, Italy
Two women take a photo in front of Christmas tree in Nativity Square in Bethlehem.
Two women take a photo in front of the Christmas tree in Nativity Square in Bethlehem, held to be the birthplace of Jesus Christ, in the occupied West Bank
Shoppers in Peru getting gifts delivered by police officers.
Police officers dressed in festive gear deliver gifts on Christmas Eve in Lima, Peru.
Santa Claus and Grinch fishermen in Chile.
Fishermen dressed as Santa and the Grinch on a boat in Valparaiso Bay, Chile.
A skiing Santa in Alexandria, Virginia.
A skiing Santa delights crowds during an annual Waterskiing Santa event in Alexandria, Virginia.

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