Christmas 2017: Here’s how the world is celebrating Xmas
Over the centuries, Christmas has become one of the biggest festivals celebrated across the world. Celebrations start with Christmas Eve (December 24) and continue till December 26.
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump speak on the phone with children as they track Santa Claus' movements with the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) Santa Tracker on Christmas Eve at the president's Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm
Britain's Queen Elizabeth sits at a desk in the 1844 Room at Buckingham Palace, after recording her Christmas Day broadcast to the Commonwealth, in London. | AP
Pope Francis kisses a statue of Baby Jesus as he celebrates the Christmas Eve Mass in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican. | AP
Japan: Runners in Santa Claus costumes take part in the Christmas charity event 'Tokyo Santa Run' at the Makuhari Seaside Park in Chiba. | AFP
Syria: Syrians dressed in Santa Claus outfits roam the streets of the capital Damascus on the back of a decorated vehicle. | AFP
Australia: Visitors wear Santa hats on Bondi Beach on Christmas day in Sydney. | AFP
Turkey: Worshippers light candles as they attend Christmas Mass at Saint Antuan Church in the Beyoglu district of Istanbul. | AFP
The day marks the birth of Jesus Christ, the Son of God, and the second of the Holy Trinity of Christianity. | AP
