Christmas 2017 around the world
Whether helping those in need or bringingcheer to the season in a variety of circumstances, people around the world have been preparing for and celebrating Christmas.
A bit of snow keeps things festive as people prepare for Christmas is Seattle.
The Arizona Cardinals mascot, Big Red, runs on the field in a Santa Claus costume for the NFL game between the New York Giants and Arizona Cardinals at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.
Worshippers gatherat Saint Catherine Church in Bethlehem to celebrate midnight Christmas mass.
Officials prepare drums with ball bearing before the start of the draw of Spain's Christmas lottery named 'El Gordo' (Fat One) at the Teatro Real on Dec. 22 in Madrid.
Leicester City fans wearing blue santa hats during the Premier League match between Leicester City and Manchester United at The King Power Stadium on Dec. 23 in Leicester, England.
Choristers from the Salisbury Cathedral Choir decorate a Christmas tree ahead of their final practice ahead of the services that will be held in the cathedral marking Christmas on Dec. 22 in Salisbury, England.
A group of activists in Parliament Square attempt to break the world record for the longest hug, to try to highlight the plight of the homeless at Christmas, on Dec. 22in London. The FocalLocal activist group had planned to hugfor 36 hours to break the current record.
Rodneytalks with a volunteer at the Crisis night shelter in Chalk Farm on Dec. 23 in London.The shelter aims to provide somewhere secure to sleep for those who have found themselves homeless over the Christmas period.
A resident sits in her living room with a Christmas tree on Dec. 23 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Barely three months after Hurricane Maria made landfall, approximately one-third of the devastated island is still without electricity.
U.S. President Donald Trump walks across the South Lawn before leaving the White House Dec. 22 in Washington, D.C. Trump is spending the Christmas holiday at his Mar-a-lago Estate in Palm Beach, Florida.
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier poses for a photo after recording his annual Christmas television address to the nation on Dec.21in Berlin.
Mayor of Oslo Marianne Borgen andPrincess Mette Marit, of Norway, leavethe charity Christmas Luncheon at Egon restaurant in Storo on Dec.24in Oslo.
People attend Christmas Eve mass at the Saint Anthony of Padua Church on December 24, 2017, in Istanbul, Turkey.
A fan wearing a Santa Claus hat and beard watches the NFL game between the New York Giants and Arizona Cardinals at University of Phoenix Stadium on December 24, 2017 in Glendale, Arizona.
A bit of snow keeps things festive as people prepare for Christmas is Seattle.
The Arizona Cardinals mascot, Big Red, runs on the field in a Santa Claus costume for the NFL game between the New York Giants and Arizona Cardinals at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.
Worshippers gatherat Saint Catherine Church in Bethlehem to celebrate midnight Christmas mass.
Officials prepare drums with ball bearing before the start of the draw of Spain's Christmas lottery named 'El Gordo' (Fat One) at the Teatro Real on Dec. 22 in Madrid.
Leicester City fans wearing blue santa hats during the Premier League match between Leicester City and Manchester United at The King Power Stadium on Dec. 23 in Leicester, England.
Choristers from the Salisbury Cathedral Choir decorate a Christmas tree ahead of their final practice ahead of the services that will be held in the cathedral marking Christmas on Dec. 22 in Salisbury, England.
A group of activists in Parliament Square attempt to break the world record for the longest hug, to try to highlight the plight of the homeless at Christmas, on Dec. 22in London. The FocalLocal activist group had planned to hugfor 36 hours to break the current record.
Rodneytalks with a volunteer at the Crisis night shelter in Chalk Farm on Dec. 23 in London.The shelter aims to provide somewhere secure to sleep for those who have found themselves homeless over the Christmas period.
A resident sits in her living room with a Christmas tree on Dec. 23 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Barely three months after Hurricane Maria made landfall, approximately one-third of the devastated island is still without electricity.
U.S. President Donald Trump walks across the South Lawn before leaving the White House Dec. 22 in Washington, D.C. Trump is spending the Christmas holiday at his Mar-a-lago Estate in Palm Beach, Florida.
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier poses for a photo after recording his annual Christmas television address to the nation on Dec.21in Berlin.
Mayor of Oslo Marianne Borgen andPrincess Mette Marit, of Norway, leavethe charity Christmas Luncheon at Egon restaurant in Storo on Dec.24in Oslo.
People attend Christmas Eve mass at the Saint Anthony of Padua Church on December 24, 2017, in Istanbul, Turkey.
A fan wearing a Santa Claus hat and beard watches the NFL game between the New York Giants and Arizona Cardinals at University of Phoenix Stadium on December 24, 2017 in Glendale, Arizona.
A bit of snow keeps things festive as people prepare for Christmas is Seattle.
The Arizona Cardinals mascot, Big Red, runs on the field in a Santa Claus costume for the NFL game between the New York Giants and Arizona Cardinals at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.
Worshippers gatherat Saint Catherine Church in Bethlehem to celebrate midnight Christmas mass.
Officials prepare drums with ball bearing before the start of the draw of Spain's Christmas lottery named 'El Gordo' (Fat One) at the Teatro Real on Dec. 22 in Madrid.
Leicester City fans wearing blue santa hats during the Premier League match between Leicester City and Manchester United at The King Power Stadium on Dec. 23 in Leicester, England.
Choristers from the Salisbury Cathedral Choir decorate a Christmas tree ahead of their final practice ahead of the services that will be held in the cathedral marking Christmas on Dec. 22 in Salisbury, England.
A group of activists in Parliament Square attempt to break the world record for the longest hug, to try to highlight the plight of the homeless at Christmas, on Dec. 22in London. The FocalLocal activist group had planned to hugfor 36 hours to break the current record.
Rodneytalks with a volunteer at the Crisis night shelter in Chalk Farm on Dec. 23 in London.The shelter aims to provide somewhere secure to sleep for those who have found themselves homeless over the Christmas period.
A resident sits in her living room with a Christmas tree on Dec. 23 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Barely three months after Hurricane Maria made landfall, approximately one-third of the devastated island is still without electricity.
U.S. President Donald Trump walks across the South Lawn before leaving the White House Dec. 22 in Washington, D.C. Trump is spending the Christmas holiday at his Mar-a-lago Estate in Palm Beach, Florida.
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier poses for a photo after recording his annual Christmas television address to the nation on Dec.21in Berlin.
Mayor of Oslo Marianne Borgen andPrincess Mette Marit, of Norway, leavethe charity Christmas Luncheon at Egon restaurant in Storo on Dec.24in Oslo.
People attend Christmas Eve mass at the Saint Anthony of Padua Church on December 24, 2017, in Istanbul, Turkey.
A fan wearing a Santa Claus hat and beard watches the NFL game between the New York Giants and Arizona Cardinals at University of Phoenix Stadium on December 24, 2017 in Glendale, Arizona.