Midnight Mass and surfing Santas: Pictures of Christmas around the world

December 25, 2023

From Australia to the Americas, services, events and Santa runs have been taking place to mark one of the holiest days in the Christian calendar. Here are some of the best Christmas images from around the world.

A nativity scene at St. Mary's Cathedral Church on Christmas day in Dhaka, Bangladesh, 25 December 2023. — Image caption, A nativity scene in the Bangladeshi capital, Dhaka, shows Jesus in the manger

Worshippers attend Christmas Eve midnight mass at the St. Francis Xavier's Church in Katana, Sri Lanka, early 25 December 2023. — Image caption, The faithful prayed in St Francis church in Sri Lanka

Worshippers of the Legio Maria African Church Mission gather to pray during the Christmas Eve vigil mass in a church near Ugunja — Image caption, Worshippers of the Legio Maria African Church Mission also gathered for a Christmas Eve vigil Mass in a church near Ugunja, Kenya

A woman wearing a Santa hat and bathing suit goes surfing on Christmas Day at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia, 25 December 2023. — Image caption, Surfers at Bondi Beach in Sydney dressed festively for the occasion

Pope Francis presides the Christmas Eve mass at St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican — Image caption, At the Vatican, Pope Francis presides over Christmas Eve midnight Mass in St Peter’s Basilica

Ukrainian service members attend a Christmas celebration, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Lviv — Image caption, Ukrainian service members attend a Christmas celebration, amid Russia’s attack on Ukraine, in Lviv

Children dressed in Ukrainian traditional costumes attend a Christmas celebration, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Lviv, Ukraine December 24, 2023. — Image caption, Children in Lviv wore traditional dress for a Christmas celebration in Lviv

Source: BBC

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