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