A day of remembrance, giving, and being with loved ones, Christmas day is a significant day all over the globe and one which honours the birth of Christ.
For many, their homes become a bustling meeting point, where family and friends gather around a decorated Christmas tree and pass out wrapped gifts, drink eggnog, and enjoy a feast.
Christmas markets get underway in many communities at the beginning of December and run until just days before the big event. Vendors have the opportunity to sell their works of art, unique handcrafted gifts, and Christmas decorations whether for the home or tree at the markets which usually attract large crowds.
Corporate and private parties are common place in the lead up to Christmas and are a chance for some people to reflect on the year that has been.
Although these are just a few of the manifestations of Christmas, Christmas does have it's foundations mostly in the Christian religion although there are references to similar celebrations in the Pagan and Roman religions.
Nowadays, the Christmas... (... more information below the photos)
Christmas Night Scene Freising Bavaria Germany A beautiful christmas scene in the historic square of the Landratsamt at night in the city of Freising, Germany. |
Northern Lights Northern Lights dancing above an igloo on a cold winter day in northern Alaska. |
New Zealand Christmas Oamaru The magic of Christmas is alive as people decorate their homes throughout New Zealand. |
Christmas Cards A perfect Christmas shot for a beautiful and very unique Christmas card, photographed in winter in northern Alaska. |
Elegant Decorated Christmas Lights And Tree Scene A beautiful Christmas tree scene on a verandah bordered by elegant wreaths and delicatly draping lights. This delightful Christmas Scene was taken in 2006 at a house in Pukeuri in Otago on the East Coast of the South Island of New Zealand. |
Hexenagger Castle Christmas Markets Bavaria Germany Europe The grounds surrounding the historic Hexenagger Castle, situated in the village of Hexenagger in Bavaria Germany, bustle with life during the romantic Christmas Markets an annual event which attracts crowds by the hundreds. |
Desert Christmas The salt on the desert floor in Death Valley made for some interesting christmas pictures. |
Christmas Pictures During christmas time, pets can make a cute addition especially when dressed in christmas costumes. |
Christmas Lights Display South Island Christmas lights on display on a residential property in Pukeuri, Otago on the South Island of New Zealand shows some true Christmas spirit. |
Holiday Decorations Handcrafted holiday decorations for your Christmas tree are available to buy at the street market in Karlstein in the Czech Republic in Europe. |
Christmas Lights This beautiful scene had two types of christmas lights, one set on the tree and one in the sky. |
Christmas Tree Decorations Salzburg Christkindl Markets Handmade Christmas tree decorations are popular items bought by natives and tourists alike in the Christkindl Markets along the shopping street of Getreidegasse in Old Town Salzburg, Austria. |
Gluehwein Stand Decorations Christmas Markets Regensburg Germany An elaborately decorated gluehwein stall stands out to attract punters at the Christmas Markets in the historic old town centre of Regensburg, Bavaria, Germany. |
Christmas Angels Markets Regensburg Bavaria Germany A set of two pretty angels adorn the shelves of a shop at the annual Christmas Markets held in the historic town of Regensburg, Bavaria, Germany. |
Unique Christmas Gift Idea Smoking Men Ornaments A variety of ornaments from snowmen to Santas and little soldiers, these smoking men ornaments are very unique gift ideas suitable for christmas or any other time of year. |
Landratsamt Christmas Scene Freising Bavaria Germany A shining tree stands surrounded by the winter snow outside the Landratsamt in Freising, Bavaria in Germany heralding the coming of the Christmas Season, making a beautiful and peaceful evening scene. |
Santa Claus Statue Whitcoulls Book Store A removable Santa Claus statue decorates the front of the Whitcoulls Book Store in Aucklands, New Zealand every Christmas. |
Candle Display Christmas Markets Bavaria Germany A beautiful candle display at one of the market stalls at the Christmas Markets in the town of Regensburg in Bavaria, Germany in Europe. |
Santa Decoration Market Stall Hessen Germany A Santa decoration adorns the top of a market stall at the Christmas markets in the town of Michelstadt in Hessen, Germany in Europe. |
Outdoor Pizza Oven Christmas Markets Regensburg People love the pizza sold at the Christmas Markets in the town of Regensburg, Bavaria in Germany as they are cooked in an outdoor pizza oven. |
Christmas Chocolates Regensburg Town Shop Boxes of chocolates adorned with pretty Christmas ribbons displayed in a chocolate shop in the town of Regensburg in Bavaria, Germany in Europe. |
Christmas Gift Ideas Regensburg Bavaria Germany Necklaces and jewellery which are on display in one of the shops in the town of Regensburg in Bavaria, Germany make great gift ideas at Christmas. |
Lit Christmas Tree Landratsamt Freising Bavaria On the grounds of the Landratsmat in Neustift, Freising in Bavaria, Germany, a large Christmas tree is lit and highlights the area in yellow and golden hues. |
Christmas Santa Decorations Hessen Markets Cute Santa Claus decorations on display at the Christmas Markets in the town of Erbach in Hessen, Germany in Europe. |
Glass Blowing Christmas Markets Hessen Germany During the Christmas Markets in the historic village of Michelstadt in Hessen, Germany, visitors can watch a man perform a glass blowing demonstration. |
German Christmas Cookies Market Stall Frankfurt German Christmas cookies hang from the roof of a market stall at the Christmas Markets in the Romerplatz in Frankfurt, Hessen in Germany. |
German Christmas Market Hessen Germany The tower of the St. Nicholas Church looks out over the stalls at the German Christmas Market held yearly in Hessen, Germany. |
Christmas Markets Tradition Hessen Germany Every year, people of Frankfurt, Hessen in Germany make it a tradition to come to the Christmas markets to shop or see the fabulous sights of the season. |
Wooden Rabbit Christmas Markets Hessen Germany Each wooden rabbit on display at the Christmas markets in the town of Michelstadt, Hessen in Germany is playing a different musical instrument. |
Germany Christmas Markets Crowds Crowds of people fill the Romerplatz outside the Romer or Town Hall in Frankfurt in Hessen, Germany while the Christmas Markets are open. |
Three Wise Men Christmas Decorations Three bright colors of blue, green and red adorn these unique Christmas decorations of the three wise men in the village of Michelstadt in Hessen, Germany. |
Outdoor Christmas Lights Picture A Santa and shooting star display full of lights adorns the outdoor market stalls at Christmas in the Romerplatz in Hessen, Germany as buildings of unique architecture adorn the backdrop. |
Christmas Reindeer Display Markets Two Christmas reindeer lead this display, followed by a sleigh atop one of the market stalls at the Christmas markets in the town of Michelstadt in Hessen, Germany. |
Christmas Tree Ornament Picture A bright red bulb showing the reflections of the street, hangs from a Christmas tree in the Market Square in Michelstadt in Hessen, Germany in Europe. |
Christmas Markets People Romerplatz Frankfurt Bundled in their winter clothing, people roam between the stalls at the Christmas Markets in the Romerplatz in Frankfurt, Hessen in Germany, Europe. |
Pottery Cups Mulled Wine A display of cups made from pottery that most people from Frankfurt in Hessen, Germany use to serve mulled wine around the Christmas season. |
Christmas Cookies Decorations A rack full of Christmas cookies are on display at the Christmas Markets in the Romerplatz in Frankfurt, Hessen in Germany which can be used as decorations. |
Nutcracker Christmas Markets Germany A beautiful handmade nutcracker on display at the Christmas markets in the historic village of Michelstadt in Hessen, Germany. |
Christmas Decorations Shop Window Bavaria Germany A statue of a moose adorned in Christmas decorations in a shop window in the old town of Regensburg in Bavaria, Germany. |
Christmas Light Tour Otago New Zealand On a tour around New Zealand, be sure not to miss this Christmas light display in Pukeuri, Otago on the South Island of New Zealand. |
Christmas Decor Otago Some people in Otago, New Zealand love to add to the decor of the Christmas spirit and this little house in Pukeuri is a fine example. |
Christmas Yard Display The lights on display in the yard of this privately owned house in Pukeuri on the South Island of New Zealand is elegant enough for a King and Queen. |
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