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Global Christmas Celebrations: Joy from Bethlehem to Beijing

12/26/2025

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As Christmas approaches, celebrations unfold worldwide, from Bethlehem to Beijing, and from South Africa to Greece.
In South Africa, aquarist Jerry Ntombela engages with sea creatures at uShaka Marine World.
In Athens, Greece, participants join a Santa Run that features festive lights.
Children in hospitals receive gifts to brighten their holidays, while charity swims in Northern Ireland and concerts in Indonesia are captured by an Associated Press photo gallery.

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Story summary

As Christmas approaches, celebrations unfold worldwide, from Bethlehem to Beijing, and from South Africa to Greece.
In South Africa, aquarist Jerry Ntombela engages with sea creatures at uShaka Marine World.
In Athens, Greece, participants join a Santa Run that features festive lights.
Children in hospitals receive gifts to brighten their holidays, while charity swims in Northern Ireland and concerts in Indonesia are captured by an Associated Press photo gallery.