Byblos Christmas tree brings comfort despite uncertain future - in pictures

  • Crowds gather around a giant Christmas tree that has been officially lit up at the entrance of Byblos, in Lebanon, on Thursday. EPA
    Crowds gather around a giant Christmas tree that has been officially lit up at the entrance of Byblos, in Lebanon, on Thursday. EPA
  • Crowds gather around a giant Christmas tree that has been officially lit up at the entrance of Byblos, in Lebanon, on Thursday. EPA
    Crowds gather around a giant Christmas tree that has been officially lit up at the entrance of Byblos, in Lebanon, on Thursday. EPA
  • A light show behind the Christmas tree gave Byblos locals a reason to celebrate, despite an uncertain future during Lebanon's economic crisis. EPA
    A light show behind the Christmas tree gave Byblos locals a reason to celebrate, despite an uncertain future during Lebanon's economic crisis. EPA
  • The spectacular tree-lighting ceremony. Reuters
    The spectacular tree-lighting ceremony. Reuters
  • The spectacular tree-lighting ceremony. Reuters
    The spectacular tree-lighting ceremony. Reuters