Global Christmas and Christmas Eve Celebrations Highlight Diverse Traditions
Christmas Eve and Christmas Day are marked by diverse celebrations across the world.
In Alexandria, Virginia, USA, a Waterskiing Santa event attracted crowds on Christmas Eve.
In London, the Smithfield meat market held a Christmas Eve auction selling large cuts of meat to gathered crowds.
Pope Leo XIV delivered the Urbi et Orbi blessing from St Peter's Basilica on Christmas Day.
Orthodox Christians observe Christmas on 7 January rather than 25 December.
In Bethlehem's Nativity Square, occupied West Bank, two women were photographed near a Christmas tree.
Kyiv, Ukraine, saw worshippers attend a Christmas Eve service where candles were lit.
In Beijing, China, Christmas Eve Mass took place at the Church of the Saviour.
In Pakistan, midnight Mass was held at Central Brooks Memorial Church in Karachi, while in Islamabad people decorated a Christmas tree during Christmas Eve celebrations.
