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Christmas around the world
Indian demonstrators call for peace following increased tensions with Pakistan since the November Mumbai attacks. [AFP]
Published On 25 Dec 2008
25 Dec 2008
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Thousands of pilgrims flocked to Church of the Nativity in the biblical city of Bethlehem.
Pope Benedict XVI called for peace in the Middle East during his Christmas blessing. [Reuters]
British soldiers celebrated Christmas in their camp in the southern Iraqi city of Basra. [AFP]
Many Christmas decorations meant for the West stayed in China, with the financial crisis decreasing international demand. [GALLO/GETTY]
An environment-friendly Green Santa travelled from Denmark to Tokyo as an ecology goodwill ambassador. [AFP]
South Korea is the only East Asian country to recognise Christmas as a national holiday. [GALLO/GETTY]
Santa swims with dolphins in Japan.