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Christmas traditions from around the world

12/5/18

A young woman dressed as Our Lady of Guadalupe poses for a photograph Dec. 2 before the start of a procession in honor of the patroness of the Americas in San Diego. The feast day of Our Lady of Guadalupe is Dec. 12. DAVID MAUNG | CNS

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The first Sunday of Advent includes a Christmas Market in Breitnau, Germany. RONALD WITTEK | EPA VIA CNS

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Crowds gather around a Christmas tree Nov. 30 in Byblos, Lebanon. JAMAL SAIDI | REUTERS VIA CNS

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A Chtistmas tree is set up in Milan, Italy, Nov. 30. DANIEL DAL ZENNARDO | EPS VIA CNS

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From the lighting of the Christmas tree in Byblos, Lebanon, to the Christmas Market in Breitnau, Germany, every country has its own unique Christmas traditions.

Christmas traditions from around the world

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