The first Christmas tree I saw in an Islamic country was at the Conrad Hilton Hotel in Cairo, Egypt.
A Christmas tree befitting Tokyo, Japan's night time neon display is projected onto the exterior of the Grand Prince Hotel Akasaka.
In addition to the Vatican's heavenly evergreens, St. Peter's Square in Rome hosts a larger-than-life nativity scene in front of the obelisk.
Before the ball drops in Times Square, the Big Apple turns on its holiday charm with the Christmas tree in Rockefeller Center in New York City.
Illuminating the Gothic facades of Prague's Old Town Square, and casting its glow over the manger display of the famous Christmas market, is a grand tree cut from the Sumava Mountains of the Czech Republic.
Ooh la la, Galeries Lafayette! In Paris, France even the Christmas trees are chic. With its monumental baroque dome, plus 10 stories of lights and high fashion, it's no surprise this show-stopping department store draws more visitors than the Louvre and the Eiffel Tower.
Venice, Italy's Murano Island is renowned throughout the world for its quality glasswork. It is also home to the tallest glass Christmas tree in the world. Sculpted by master glass blower Simone Cenedese, this artistic Christmas tree is a modern reflection of the holiday season.
Moscow celebrates Christmas according to the Russian Orthodox calendar on January 7th. Weeks beforehand, the city is alive with festivities in anticipation of Father Frost's arrival on his magical troika with the Snow Maiden. He and his helper deliver gifts under
the New Year tree, or yolka, which is traditionally a fir tree.
The Christmas tree that greets revelers at the Puerta del Sol is dressed for a party. Madrid 's two-week celebration makes a millionaire out of the merrymakers. On December 22nd, a lucky citizen will win El Gordo (the fat one), the world's biggest lottery.
The largest Christmas tree in Europe (more than 230 feet tall) can be found in the Praça do Comércio in Lisbon, Portugal . Thousands of lights adorn the tree adding to the special enchantment of the city during the holiday season.
The world's largest Christmas tree display rises up the slopes of Monte Ingino outside of Gubbio, in Italy's Umbria region. Composed of about 500 lights connected by 40,000 feet of wire, the shining Christmas tree is a modern marvel for an ancient city.
"Oh Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree"..... even in its humblest attire, aglow beside a tiny chapel in Germany's Karwendel Alps, a Christmas tree is a wondrous sight!
Drink a glass of gluhwein from the holiday market at the Romer - Frankfurt, Germany's City Hall since 1405 - and enjoy a taste of Christmas past.
The Capitol Christmas tree in Washington, DC, is decorated with 3,000 ornaments that are the handiwork of U.S. school children. Encircling evergreens in the 'Pathway of Peace' represent the 50 United States.
A token of gratitude for Britain's aid during World War II, the Christmas tree in London's Trafalgar Square has been the annual gift of the people of Norway since 1947.
A Christmas tree befitting Tokyo, Japan's night time neon display is projected onto the exterior of the Grand Prince Hotel Akasaka.
In addition to the Vatican's heavenly evergreens, St. Peter's Square in Rome hosts a larger-than-life nativity scene in front of the obelisk.
Before the ball drops in Times Square, the Big Apple turns on its holiday charm with the Christmas tree in Rockefeller Center in New York City.
Illuminating the Gothic facades of Prague's Old Town Square, and casting its glow over the manger display of the famous Christmas market, is a grand tree cut from the Sumava Mountains of the Czech Republic.
Ooh la la, Galeries Lafayette! In Paris, France even the Christmas trees are chic. With its monumental baroque dome, plus 10 stories of lights and high fashion, it's no surprise this show-stopping department store draws more visitors than the Louvre and the Eiffel Tower.
Venice, Italy's Murano Island is renowned throughout the world for its quality glasswork. It is also home to the tallest glass Christmas tree in the world. Sculpted by master glass blower Simone Cenedese, this artistic Christmas tree is a modern reflection of the holiday season.
Moscow celebrates Christmas according to the Russian Orthodox calendar on January 7th. Weeks beforehand, the city is alive with festivities in anticipation of Father Frost's arrival on his magical troika with the Snow Maiden. He and his helper deliver gifts under
the New Year tree, or yolka, which is traditionally a fir tree.
The Christmas tree that greets revelers at the Puerta del Sol is dressed for a party. Madrid 's two-week celebration makes a millionaire out of the merrymakers. On December 22nd, a lucky citizen will win El Gordo (the fat one), the world's biggest lottery.
The largest Christmas tree in Europe (more than 230 feet tall) can be found in the Praça do Comércio in Lisbon, Portugal . Thousands of lights adorn the tree adding to the special enchantment of the city during the holiday season.
The world's largest Christmas tree display rises up the slopes of Monte Ingino outside of Gubbio, in Italy's Umbria region. Composed of about 500 lights connected by 40,000 feet of wire, the shining Christmas tree is a modern marvel for an ancient city.
"Oh Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree"..... even in its humblest attire, aglow beside a tiny chapel in Germany's Karwendel Alps, a Christmas tree is a wondrous sight!
Drink a glass of gluhwein from the holiday market at the Romer - Frankfurt, Germany's City Hall since 1405 - and enjoy a taste of Christmas past.
The Capitol Christmas tree in Washington, DC, is decorated with 3,000 ornaments that are the handiwork of U.S. school children. Encircling evergreens in the 'Pathway of Peace' represent the 50 United States.
A token of gratitude for Britain's aid during World War II, the Christmas tree in London's Trafalgar Square has been the annual gift of the people of Norway since 1947.
