People take photos of a Christmas snowman installation at a shopping mall in Jakarta on December 24, 2010. Indonesia's top Islamic body said on December 23 that Christmas decorations in malls, amusement centres and public places were 'excessive and provocative' in the Muslim-majority country. Nearly 90 percent of Indonesia's 234 million people are Muslim, most of whom practise a moderate version of the religion.
A woman (R) takes pictures of her friend in front of a Christmas tree at a shopping mall in Beijing on December 23, 2010. China on December 23 pledged its backing to eurozone countries amid an ongoing debt crisis and said Europe would be a 'major market' for investment of Beijing's massive foreign exchange reserves.
A man rides on the escalator next to a Christmas tree decoration at a shopping mall in Beijing on December 23, 2010. China on December 23 pledged its backing to eurozone countries amid an ongoing debt crisis and said Europe would be a 'major market' for investment of Beijing's massive foreign exchange reserves.
People shop in a shopping mall decorated with Christmas ornaments in Jakarta on December 24, 2010. Indonesia's top Islamic body said on December 23 that Christmas decorations in malls, amusement centres and public places were 'excessive and provocative' in the Muslim-majority country. Nearly 90 percent of Indonesia's 234 million people are Muslim, most of whom practise a moderate version of the religion.
People shop in a shopping mall decorated with a giant Christmas tree made of 59,327 mineral water bottles from visitors in Jakarta on December 24, 2010. Indonesia's top Islamic body said on December 23 that Christmas decorations in malls, amusement centres and public places were 'excessive and provocative' in the Muslim-majority country. Nearly 90 percent of Indonesia's 234 million people are Muslim, most of whom practise a moderate version of the religion.
The New Year tree is decorated for Christmas and New Year celebrations at Independence Square in the Ukrainian capital Kiev, Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2010. New Year is widely celebrated as the most popular holiday in Ukraine, with Orthodox Christmas on Jan. 7.
A man carries a shopping bag while walking in front of a Christmas tree at Union Square in San Francisco, Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2010.
A Christmas tree and ornaments decorate a park in the Beirut suburb of Sin el-Fil on December 22, 2010.
A Christmas tree is erected in front of Al-Amin Mosque in downtown Beirut on December 22, 2010.
People walk in front of a lit Christmas tree in Aristotelous Square in the northern Greek port city of Thessaloniki, Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2010.
NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 22: Christmas lights are viewed on homes on December 22, 2010 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. Brooklyn, one of the most culturally and ethnically diverse areas in the nation, hosts numerous neighborhoods where Christmas tree lights have become a significant attraction with hundreds of cars and pedestrians arriving daily to view the homes.
A figure of an angel is seen at a house decorated with Christmas lights in the borough of Queens in New York December 22, 2010.
A house is seen decorated with Christmas lights in the borough of Queens in New York December 22, 2010.
A house is seen decorated with Christmas lights in the borough of Queens in New York December 22, 2010.
NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 22: Christmas lights are viewed on homes on December 22, 2010 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. Brooklyn, one of the most culturally and ethnically diverse areas in the nation, hosts numerous neighborhoods where Christmas tree lights have become a significant attraction with hundreds of cars and pedestrians arriving daily to view the homes.
NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 22: Christmas lights are viewed on homes on December 22, 2010 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. Brooklyn, one of the most culturally and ethnically diverse areas in the nation, hosts numerous neighborhoods where Christmas tree lights have become a significant attraction with hundreds of cars and pedestrians arriving daily to view the homes.
NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 22: Christmas lights are viewed on homes on December 22, 2010 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. Brooklyn, one of the most culturally and ethnically diverse areas in the nation, hosts numerous neighborhoods where Christmas tree lights have become a significant attraction with hundreds of cars and pedestrians arriving daily to view the homes.
NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 22: Christmas lights and a manger scene adorn the outside of a home on December 22, 2010 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. Brooklyn, one of the most culturally and ethnically diverse areas in the nation, hosts numerous neighborhoods where Christmas tree lights have become a significant attraction with hundreds of cars and pedestrians arriving daily to view the homes.
NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 22: Christmas lights and a manger scene adorn the outside of a gas station on December 22, 2010 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. Brooklyn, one of the most culturally and ethnically diverse areas in the nation, hosts numerous neighborhoods where Christmas tree lights have become a significant attraction with hundreds of cars and pedestrians arriving daily to view the homes.
NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 22: Christmas lights and other ornaments are viewed on a home on December 22, 2010 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. Brooklyn, one of the most culturally and ethnically diverse areas in the nation, hosts numerous neighborhoods where Christmas tree lights have become a significant attraction with hundreds of cars and pedestrians arriving daily to view the homes.
Thousands of teddy bears arranged in a shape of a tree hang from the ceiling of a shopping mall in Beirut, as part of Christmas decoration, December 20, 2010. The display is part of a charity campaign " Small Bear Big Heart" to sell 2,000 bears with the proceeds going to the Lebanese autism society. Picture taken December 20, 2010.
Visitors look at thousands of teddy bears arranged in a shape of a tree hang from the ceiling of a shopping mall in Beirut, as part of Christmas decoration, December 20, 2010. The display is part of a charity campaign "Small Bear Big Heart" to sell 2,000 bears with the proceeds going to the Lebanese autism society. Picture taken December 20, 2010.
Shoppers walk as thousands of teddy bears arranged in a shape of a tree hang from the ceiling of a shopping mall in Beirut, as part of Christmas decoration, December 20, 2010. The display is part of a charity campaign " Small Bear Big Heart" to sell 2,000 bears with the proceeds going to the Lebanese autism society. Picture taken December 20, 2010.
Thousands of teddy bears arranged in a shape of a tree hang from the ceiling of a shopping mall in Beirut, as part of Christmas decoration, December 20, 2010. The display is part of a charity campaign "Small Bear Big Heart" to sell 2,000 bears with the proceeds going to the Lebanese autism society. Picture taken December 20, 2010.
Thousands of teddy bears arranged in a shape of a tree hang from the ceiling of a shopping mall in Beirut, as part of Christmas decoration, December 20, 2010. The display is part of a charity campaign " Small Bear Big Heart" which aims to sell 2,000 bears with the proceeds going to the Lebanese autism society. Picture taken December 20, 2010.
A Christmas tree is seen on top of the Aegibong Peak Observatory just south of the demilitarised zone (DMZ) separating the two Koreas in Gimpo, west of Seoul December 21, 2010. South Korean military allowed Christians to erect a Christmas tree on Tuesday on top of the observatory controlled by South Korean marines, which is located about 3 km (1.9 miles) south of North Korean territory, while the North warned against it, according to local media.
South Korean Christians sing a hymn in front of a Christmas tree on top of the Aegibong Peak Observatory just south of the demilitarised zone (DMZ) separating the two Koreas in Gimpo, west of Seoul December 21, 2010. South Korean military allowed Christians to erect a Christmas tree on Tuesday on top of the observatory controlled by South Korean marines, which is located about 3 km (1.9 miles) south of North Korean territory, while the North warned against it, according to local media.
BERLIN, GERMANY - DECEMBER 21: Traditional, home-made Christmas cookies lie on plates in a household on December 21, 2010 in Berlin, Germany. Christmas cookies are an intrinsic part of Central European Christmas tradition and are usually baked at home according to recipes passed down through generations.
BERLIN, GERMANY - DECEMBER 21: Traditional, home-made Christmas cookies lie on plates in a household on December 21, 2010 in Berlin, Germany. Christmas cookies are an intrinsic part of Central European Christmas tradition and are usually baked at home according to recipes passed down through generations.
BERLIN, GERMANY - DECEMBER 21: Traditional, home-made Christmas cookies lie on plates in a household on December 21, 2010 in Berlin, Germany. Christmas cookies are an intrinsic part of Central European Christmas tradition and are usually baked at home according to recipes passed down through generations.
A pet rabbit is dressed in a kimono at a photo event to celebrate Christmas and the Year of the Rabbit at a pet rabbit shop in Yokohama, south of Tokyo, December 21, 2010. The year 2011 is the Year of the Rabbit on the Chinese zodiac calendar.
A pet rabbit is dressed in a festive costume at a photo event to celebrate Christmas and the Year of the Rabbit at a pet rabbit shop in Yokohama, south of Tokyo, December 21, 2010. The year 2011 is the Year of the Rabbit on the Chinese zodiac calendar.
A pet rabbit dressed in Santa Claus costume is photographed by its owner at a photo event to celebrate Christmas and the Year of the Rabbit at a pet rabbit shop in Yokohama, south of Tokyo, December 21, 2010. The year 2011 is the Year of the Rabbit on the Chinese zodiac calendar.
A woman tries to put a Santa hat on her pet rabbit at a photo event to celebrate Christmas and the Year of the Rabbit at a pet rabbit shop in Yokohama, south of Tokyo, December 21, 2010. The year 2011 is the Year of the Rabbit on the Chinese zodiac calendar.
A pet rabbit is dressed as Santa Claus at a photo event to celebrate Christmas and the Year of the Rabbit at a pet rabbit shop in Yokohama, south of Tokyo, December 21, 2010. The year 2011 is the Year of the Rabbit on the Chinese zodiac calendar.
A pet rabbit is dressed in Santa Claus costume at a photo event to celebrate Christmas and the Year of the Rabbit at a pet rabbit shop in Yokohama, south of Tokyo, December 21, 2010. The year 2011 is the Year of the Rabbit on the Chinese zodiac calendar.
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 19: Christmas festive lights are displayed on a house in Macleod on December 19, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia. Residents across Melbourne are lighting their property's with Christmas lights in the build up to Christmas Day.
A couple takes a photo with Christmas illuminations on a street in downtown Taipei, Taiwan, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2010.
People visit the Christmas market in Metz, eastern France on December 19, 2010 after heavy snow falls. The snowstorm that brought the chaos in transport through Europe was moving slowly south over Europe, but the cold weather was expected to continue across much of the continent into next week.
Christmas illuminations are lit on a street in downtown Taipei, Taiwan, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2010.
A giant Christmas Tree stand in the center dome of Galeries Lafayette department store in Paris, as shoppers enjoy special store opening hours for Christmas on Sunday Dec. 19, 2010.
This handout photo taken on December 19, 2010 and provided by Coca-Cola shows people watching the company's Christmas trucks driving past in Berlin in a 500 meter long Christmas convoy. The annual event is a promotional activity by the drinks company.
People gather at Castle Square with a giant Christmas Tree in Warsaw, Poland, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2010.
People walk under Christmas lights in the capital city Warsaw, Poland, on Sunday, Dec. 19, 2010.
Peopel line the street watching the floats during a Christmas parade along Kurfurstendamm on December 19, 2010 in Berlin. The annual event is a promotional activity by a drinks company.
A woman in costume stands on a float during a Christmas parade in Panama City, Sunday Dec. 19, 2010.
A mother and child look at Christmas decorations for sale along a street in Damascus December 19, 2010.
Peopel line the street watching the floats during a Christmas parade along Kurfurstendamm on December 19, 2010 in Berlin. The annual event is a promotional activity by a drinks company.
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 19: Christmas festive lights are displayed on a house in Macleod on December 19, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia. Residents across Melbourne are lighting their property's with Christmas lights in the build up to Christmas Day.
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 19: Christmas festive lights are displayed on a house in Macleod on December 19, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia. Residents across Melbourne are lighting their property's with Christmas lights in the build up to Christmas Day.
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 19: Christmas festive lights are displayed on a house in Macleod on December 19, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia. Residents across Melbourne are lighting their property's with Christmas lights in the build up to Christmas Day.
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People take photos of a Christmas snowman installation at a shopping mall in Jakarta on December 24, 2010. Indonesia's top Islamic body said on December 23 that Christmas decorations in malls, amusement centres and public places were 'excessive and provocative' in the Muslim-majority country. Nearly 90 percent of Indonesia's 234 million people are Muslim, most of whom practise a moderate version of the religion. 
