On December 2nd, cars flooded on Castellana Street in Madrid, the capital of Spain. As Christmas approaches, the main streets and squares of Madrid are lit with Christmas lights, adding a festive atmosphere to this world-renowned tourist city. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Chen Haitong


On November 29th, in Vilnius, the capital of Latvia, people gathered around a Christmas tree decorated with colorful lights to watch fireworks. On that day, a Christmas tree lighting ceremony was held here to welcome the approaching Christmas season. Xinhua News Agency/Faxin


On November 29th, fireworks bloomed near a Christmas tree on Lake Freitas in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It is reported that this Christmas tree is 82 meters tall and decorated with 2.8 million colorful lights. Xinhua News Agency/Reuters

With more than 20 days left until the traditional Western holiday Christmas, people are busy decorating Christmas trees, holding lighting ceremonies, and welcoming the arrival of the holiday.

However, a thin and shabby Christmas tree has been erected in Durham, UK, and has been criticized by local residents as the "ugliest Christmas tree in the country". In contrast, a pure gold Christmas tree displayed at a jewelry store in Japan appears dazzling and exceptionally gorgeous.