Christmas lights bring festive cheer around the world - in pictures

From China to Paris, residents are getting into the Christmas spirit

A man takes pictures of illuminated decorations at a lighting display in Handan, Hebei province, China. AFP

A giant Christmas tree stands in front of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, France. Reuters

Staff stand outside the Christmas-themed entrance to Annabel's private members' club in London, UK. AFP

A Filipino vendor sells lanterns at a street in Las Pinas City, Philippines. EPA

People look at Christmas illuminations in Almaty, Kazakhstan. Reuters

A ferris wheel at the Christmas market in Berlin, Germany. EPA

A girl looks on Christmas lights installation in Yangon, Myanmar. EPA

A woman walks inside an illuminated pavilion near the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia. AFP

People walk near a Christmas tree in downtown Brussels, Belgium. AP Photo

A kid plays under the Christmas lights adorning the streets of Santa Cruz de Tenerife in Tenerife. AFP

A couple takes selfies inside the "Milky Way tunnel" at the New Taipei City. AFP

A holiday-decorated boat sits in Newport Harbo in Newport Beach, California, USA. EPA

An auto rickshaw passes under Christmas lights in Colombo, Sri Lanka. AFP

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