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5th anniversary of Atami landslide

Relatives of victims offer silent prayers at the site of a house hit by a deadly landslide five years ago in Atami in Shizuoka Prefecture, central Japan, on July 3, 2026, around the time the tragedy occurred.

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5th anniversary of Atami landslide

Relatives of victims offer silent prayers at the site of a house hit by a deadly landslide five years ago in Atami in Shizuoka Prefecture, central Japan, on July 3, 2026, around the time the tragedy occurred.

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Fan-throwing ceremony at western Japan temple

Priests throw heart-shaped "uchiwa" fans from the balcony of a drum tower during a traditional ceremony at Toshodai-ji temple in Nara, western Japan, on May 19, 2026. The ceremony started about 770 years ago to ward off evil spirits and harmful insects.

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Fan-throwing ceremony at western Japan temple

Priests throw heart-shaped "uchiwa" fans from the balcony of a drum tower during a traditional ceremony at Toshodai-ji temple in Nara, western Japan, on May 19, 2026. The ceremony started about 770 years ago to ward off evil spirits and harmful insects.

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Fan-throwing ceremony at western Japan temple

Priests throw heart-shaped "uchiwa" fans from the balcony of a drum tower during a traditional ceremony at Toshodai-ji temple in Nara, western Japan, on May 19, 2026. The ceremony started about 770 years ago to ward off evil spirits and harmful insects.

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Fan-throwing ceremony at western Japan temple

Priests throw heart-shaped "uchiwa" fans from the balcony of a drum tower during a traditional ceremony at Toshodai-ji temple in Nara, western Japan, on May 19, 2026. The ceremony started about 770 years ago to ward off evil spirits and harmful insects.

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Azaleas in full bloom near Fukushima plant

Azaleas are seen in full bloom at JR Yonomori Station in Tomioka, a Fukushima Prefecture town near the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, on April 28, 2026. Plants at the JR Joban Line station started to bloom several years ago, even though the shrubs were cut down at the stump in the winter of 2017 when the area was decontaminated.

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Azaleas in full bloom near Fukushima plant

Azaleas are seen in full bloom at JR Yonomori Station in Tomioka, a Fukushima Prefecture town near the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, on April 28, 2026. Plants at the JR Joban Line station started to bloom several years ago, even though the shrubs were cut down at the stump in the winter of 2017 when the area was decontaminated.

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Azaleas in full bloom near Fukushima plant

Azaleas are seen in full bloom at JR Yonomori Station in Tomioka, a Fukushima Prefecture town near the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, on April 28, 2026. Plants at the JR Joban Line station started to bloom several years ago, even though the shrubs were cut down at the stump in the winter of 2017 when the area was decontaminated.

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31st anniversary of Great Hanshin Earthquake

People observe a moment of silence at a park in Kobe on at 5:46 a.m. on Jan. 17, 2026, the exact time when the deadly Great Hanshin Earthquake struck 31 years ago.

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31st anniversary of Great Hanshin Earthquake

People observe a moment of silence at a park in Kobe at 5:46 a.m. on Jan. 17, 2026, the exact time when the deadly Great Hanshin Earthquake struck 31 years ago.

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31st anniversary of Great Hanshin Earthquake

People observe a moment of silence at a park in Kobe at 5:46 a.m. on Jan. 17, 2026, the exact time when the deadly Great Hanshin Earthquake struck 31 years ago.

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2nd anniv. of Noto Peninsula quake

People offer silent prayers during a memorial ceremony in Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture, at 4:10 p.m. on Jan. 1, 2026, the time a powerful earthquake struck central Japan's Noto Peninsula area exactly two years ago, killing nearly 700 people.

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Production of Christmas Glass Spheres - Mexico

Workers at the Christmas ornament factory 'El Castillo de la Esfera' decorating glass bubbles as part of the manufacturing process for traditional christmas glass spheres to decorate Christmas trees. Francisco Tirado Saavedra and Lucila Lozada Hernandez founded the Christmas ornament factory 'El Castillo de la Esfera' more than 33 years ago; it is one of the largest factories in the country, producing 12,000 christmas spheres per day. on December 9, 2025 in Chignahuapan, Mexico. Photo by Carlos Tischler/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Production of Christmas Glass Spheres - Mexico

The Grinch glass spheres are seen at the store 'El Castillo de la Esfera' during the christmas season. Francisco Tirado Saavedra and Lucila Lozada Hernandez founded the Christmas ornament factory 'El Castillo de la Esfera' more than 33 years ago; it is one of the largest factories in the country, producing 12,000 christmas spheres per day. on December 9, 2025 in Chignahuapan, Mexico. Photo by Carlos Tischler/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Production of Christmas Glass Spheres - Mexico

Workers at the Christmas ornament factory 'El Castillo de la Esfera' making blown glass spheres as part of the manufacturing process for traditional christmas glass spheres to decorate Christmas trees. Francisco Tirado Saavedra and Lucila Lozada Hernandez founded the Christmas ornament factory 'El Castillo de la Esfera' more than 33 years ago; it is one of the largest factories in the country, producing 12,000 christmas spheres per day. on December 9, 2025 in Chignahuapan, Mexico. Photo by Carlos Tischler/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Production of Christmas Glass Spheres - Mexico

Workers at the Christmas ornament factory 'El Castillo de la Esfera' making blown glass spheres as part of the manufacturing process for traditional christmas glass spheres to decorate Christmas trees. Francisco Tirado Saavedra and Lucila Lozada Hernandez founded the Christmas ornament factory 'El Castillo de la Esfera' more than 33 years ago; it is one of the largest factories in the country, producing 12,000 christmas spheres per day. on December 9, 2025 in Chignahuapan, Mexico. Photo by Carlos Tischler/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Production of Christmas Glass Spheres - Mexico

The Grinch glass spheres are seen at the store 'El Castillo de la Esfera' during the christmas season. Francisco Tirado Saavedra and Lucila Lozada Hernandez founded the Christmas ornament factory 'El Castillo de la Esfera' more than 33 years ago; it is one of the largest factories in the country, producing 12,000 christmas spheres per day. on December 9, 2025 in Chignahuapan, Mexico. Photo by Carlos Tischler/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Production of Christmas Glass Spheres - Mexico

Workers at the Christmas ornament factory 'El Castillo de la Esfera' decorating glass bubbles as part of the manufacturing process for traditional christmas glass spheres to decorate Christmas trees. Francisco Tirado Saavedra and Lucila Lozada Hernandez founded the Christmas ornament factory 'El Castillo de la Esfera' more than 33 years ago; it is one of the largest factories in the country, producing 12,000 christmas spheres per day. on December 9, 2025 in Chignahuapan, Mexico. Photo by Carlos Tischler/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Production of Christmas Glass Spheres - Mexico

People visit the store 'El Castillo de la Esfera' to shop ornaments during the christmas season. Francisco Tirado Saavedra and Lucila Lozada Hernandez founded the Christmas ornament factory 'El Castillo de la Esfera' more than 33 years ago; it is one of the largest factories in the country, producing 12,000 christmas spheres per day. on December 9, 2025 in Chignahuapan, Mexico. Photo by Carlos Tischler/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Production of Christmas Glass Spheres - Mexico

The Grinch glass spheres are seen at the store 'El Castillo de la Esfera' during the christmas season. Francisco Tirado Saavedra and Lucila Lozada Hernandez founded the Christmas ornament factory 'El Castillo de la Esfera' more than 33 years ago; it is one of the largest factories in the country, producing 12,000 christmas spheres per day. on December 9, 2025 in Chignahuapan, Mexico. Photo by Carlos Tischler/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Production of Christmas Glass Spheres - Mexico

People visit the store 'El Castillo de la Esfera' to shop ornaments during the christmas season. Francisco Tirado Saavedra and Lucila Lozada Hernandez founded the Christmas ornament factory 'El Castillo de la Esfera' more than 33 years ago; it is one of the largest factories in the country, producing 12,000 christmas spheres per day. on December 9, 2025 in Chignahuapan, Mexico. Photo by Carlos Tischler/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Production of Christmas Glass Spheres - Mexico

People visit the store 'El Castillo de la Esfera' to shop ornaments during the christmas season. Francisco Tirado Saavedra and Lucila Lozada Hernandez founded the Christmas ornament factory 'El Castillo de la Esfera' more than 33 years ago; it is one of the largest factories in the country, producing 12,000 christmas spheres per day. on December 9, 2025 in Chignahuapan, Mexico. Photo by Carlos Tischler/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Production of Christmas Glass Spheres - Mexico

A worker at the Christmas ornament factory 'El Castillo de la Esfera' making blown glass spheres as part of the manufacturing process for traditional christmas glass spheres to decorate Christmas trees. Francisco Tirado Saavedra and Lucila Lozada Hernandez founded the Christmas ornament factory 'El Castillo de la Esfera' more than 33 years ago; it is one of the largest factories in the country, producing 12,000 christmas spheres per day. on December 9, 2025 in Chignahuapan, Mexico. Photo by Carlos Tischler/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Production of Christmas Glass Spheres - Mexico

People visit the store 'El Castillo de la Esfera' to shop ornaments during the christmas season. Francisco Tirado Saavedra and Lucila Lozada Hernandez founded the Christmas ornament factory 'El Castillo de la Esfera' more than 33 years ago; it is one of the largest factories in the country, producing 12,000 christmas spheres per day. on December 9, 2025 in Chignahuapan, Mexico. Photo by Carlos Tischler/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Production of Christmas Glass Spheres - Mexico

People visit the store 'El Castillo de la Esfera' to shop ornaments during the christmas season. Francisco Tirado Saavedra and Lucila Lozada Hernandez founded the Christmas ornament factory 'El Castillo de la Esfera' more than 33 years ago; it is one of the largest factories in the country, producing 12,000 christmas spheres per day. on December 9, 2025 in Chignahuapan, Mexico. Photo by Carlos Tischler/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Production of Christmas Glass Spheres - Mexico

Pihata glass spheres are seen at the store 'El Castillo de la Esfera' during the christmas season. Francisco Tirado Saavedra and Lucila Lozada Hernandez founded the Christmas ornament factory 'El Castillo de la Esfera' more than 33 years ago; it is one of the largest factories in the country, producing 12,000 christmas spheres per day. on December 9, 2025 in Chignahuapan, Mexico. Photo by Carlos Tischler/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Production of Christmas Glass Spheres - Mexico

People visit the store 'El Castillo de la Esfera' to shop ornaments during the christmas season. Francisco Tirado Saavedra and Lucila Lozada Hernandez founded the Christmas ornament factory 'El Castillo de la Esfera' more than 33 years ago; it is one of the largest factories in the country, producing 12,000 christmas spheres per day. on December 9, 2025 in Chignahuapan, Mexico. Photo by Carlos Tischler/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Production of Christmas Glass Spheres - Mexico

People visit the store 'El Castillo de la Esfera' to shop ornaments during the christmas season. Francisco Tirado Saavedra and Lucila Lozada Hernandez founded the Christmas ornament factory 'El Castillo de la Esfera' more than 33 years ago; it is one of the largest factories in the country, producing 12,000 christmas spheres per day. on December 9, 2025 in Chignahuapan, Mexico. Photo by Carlos Tischler/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Production of Christmas Glass Spheres - Mexico

People visit the store 'El Castillo de la Esfera' to shop ornaments during the christmas season. Francisco Tirado Saavedra and Lucila Lozada Hernandez founded the Christmas ornament factory 'El Castillo de la Esfera' more than 33 years ago; it is one of the largest factories in the country, producing 12,000 christmas spheres per day. on December 9, 2025 in Chignahuapan, Mexico. Photo by Carlos Tischler/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Production of Christmas Glass Spheres - Mexico

Christmas glass spheres are seen at the store 'El Castillo de la Esfera' during the christmas season. Francisco Tirado Saavedra and Lucila Lozada Hernandez founded the Christmas ornament factory 'El Castillo de la Esfera' more than 33 years ago; it is one of the largest factories in the country, producing 12,000 christmas spheres per day. on December 9, 2025 in Chignahuapan, Mexico. Photo by Carlos Tischler/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Production of Christmas Glass Spheres - Mexico

A worker at the Christmas ornament factory 'El Castillo de la Esfera' making blown glass spheres as part of the manufacturing process for traditional christmas glass spheres to decorate Christmas trees. Francisco Tirado Saavedra and Lucila Lozada Hernandez founded the Christmas ornament factory 'El Castillo de la Esfera' more than 33 years ago; it is one of the largest factories in the country, producing 12,000 christmas spheres per day. on December 9, 2025 in Chignahuapan, Mexico. Photo by Carlos Tischler/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Production of Christmas Glass Spheres - Mexico

A worker at the Christmas ornament factory 'El Castillo de la Esfera' decorating glass bubbles as part of the manufacturing process for traditional christmas glass spheres to decorate Christmas trees. Francisco Tirado Saavedra and Lucila Lozada Hernandez founded the Christmas ornament factory 'El Castillo de la Esfera' more than 33 years ago; it is one of the largest factories in the country, producing 12,000 christmas spheres per day. on December 9, 2025 in Chignahuapan, Mexico. Photo by Carlos Tischler/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Production of Christmas Glass Spheres - Mexico

A worker at the Christmas ornament factory 'El Castillo de la Esfera' making blown glass spheres as part of the manufacturing process for traditional christmas glass spheres to decorate Christmas trees. Francisco Tirado Saavedra and Lucila Lozada Hernandez founded the Christmas ornament factory 'El Castillo de la Esfera' more than 33 years ago; it is one of the largest factories in the country, producing 12,000 christmas spheres per day. on December 9, 2025 in Chignahuapan, Mexico. Photo by Carlos Tischler/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Production of Christmas Glass Spheres - Mexico

A worker at the Christmas ornament factory 'El Castillo de la Esfera' making blown glass spheres as part of the manufacturing process for traditional christmas glass spheres to decorate Christmas trees. Francisco Tirado Saavedra and Lucila Lozada Hernandez founded the Christmas ornament factory 'El Castillo de la Esfera' more than 33 years ago; it is one of the largest factories in the country, producing 12,000 christmas spheres per day. on December 9, 2025 in Chignahuapan, Mexico. Photo by Carlos Tischler/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Production of Christmas Glass Spheres - Mexico

A worker at the Christmas ornament factory 'El Castillo de la Esfera' decorating glass bubbles as part of the manufacturing process for traditional christmas glass spheres to decorate Christmas trees. Francisco Tirado Saavedra and Lucila Lozada Hernandez founded the Christmas ornament factory 'El Castillo de la Esfera' more than 33 years ago; it is one of the largest factories in the country, producing 12,000 christmas spheres per day. on December 9, 2025 in Chignahuapan, Mexico. Photo by Carlos Tischler/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Production of Christmas Glass Spheres - Mexico

A worker at the Christmas ornament factory 'El Castillo de la Esfera' decorating glass bubbles as part of the manufacturing process for traditional christmas glass spheres to decorate Christmas trees. Francisco Tirado Saavedra and Lucila Lozada Hernandez founded the Christmas ornament factory 'El Castillo de la Esfera' more than 33 years ago; it is one of the largest factories in the country, producing 12,000 christmas spheres per day. on December 9, 2025 in Chignahuapan, Mexico. Photo by Carlos Tischler/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Production of Christmas Glass Spheres - Mexico

A worker at the Christmas ornament factory 'El Castillo de la Esfera' decorating glass bubbles as part of the manufacturing process for traditional christmas glass spheres to decorate Christmas trees. Francisco Tirado Saavedra and Lucila Lozada Hernandez founded the Christmas ornament factory 'El Castillo de la Esfera' more than 33 years ago; it is one of the largest factories in the country, producing 12,000 christmas spheres per day. on December 9, 2025 in Chignahuapan, Mexico. Photo by Carlos Tischler/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Production of Christmas Glass Spheres - Mexico

A worker at the Christmas ornament factory 'El Castillo de la Esfera' decorating glass bubbles as part of the manufacturing process for traditional christmas glass spheres to decorate Christmas trees. Francisco Tirado Saavedra and Lucila Lozada Hernandez founded the Christmas ornament factory 'El Castillo de la Esfera' more than 33 years ago; it is one of the largest factories in the country, producing 12,000 christmas spheres per day. on December 9, 2025 in Chignahuapan, Mexico. Photo by Carlos Tischler/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Production of Christmas Glass Spheres - Mexico

A worker at the Christmas ornament factory 'El Castillo de la Esfera' decorating glass bubbles as part of the manufacturing process for traditional christmas glass spheres to decorate Christmas trees. Francisco Tirado Saavedra and Lucila Lozada Hernandez founded the Christmas ornament factory 'El Castillo de la Esfera' more than 33 years ago; it is one of the largest factories in the country, producing 12,000 christmas spheres per day. on December 9, 2025 in Chignahuapan, Mexico. Photo by Carlos Tischler/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Production of Christmas Glass Spheres - Mexico

A worker at the Christmas ornament factory 'El Castillo de la Esfera' decorating glass bubbles as part of the manufacturing process for traditional christmas glass spheres to decorate Christmas trees. Francisco Tirado Saavedra and Lucila Lozada Hernandez founded the Christmas ornament factory 'El Castillo de la Esfera' more than 33 years ago; it is one of the largest factories in the country, producing 12,000 christmas spheres per day. on December 9, 2025 in Chignahuapan, Mexico. Photo by Carlos Tischler/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Production of Christmas Glass Spheres - Mexico

A worker at the Christmas ornament factory 'El Castillo de la Esfera' decorating glass bubbles as part of the manufacturing process for traditional christmas glass spheres to decorate Christmas trees. Francisco Tirado Saavedra and Lucila Lozada Hernandez founded the Christmas ornament factory 'El Castillo de la Esfera' more than 33 years ago; it is one of the largest factories in the country, producing 12,000 christmas spheres per day. on December 9, 2025 in Chignahuapan, Mexico. Photo by Carlos Tischler/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Production of Christmas Glass Spheres - Mexico

A worker at the Christmas ornament factory 'El Castillo de la Esfera' decorating glass bubbles as part of the manufacturing process for traditional christmas glass spheres to decorate Christmas trees. Francisco Tirado Saavedra and Lucila Lozada Hernandez founded the Christmas ornament factory 'El Castillo de la Esfera' more than 33 years ago; it is one of the largest factories in the country, producing 12,000 christmas spheres per day. on December 9, 2025 in Chignahuapan, Mexico. Photo by Carlos Tischler/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Production of Christmas Glass Spheres - Mexico

A worker at the Christmas ornament factory 'El Castillo de la Esfera' decorating glass bubbles as part of the manufacturing process for traditional christmas glass spheres to decorate Christmas trees. Francisco Tirado Saavedra and Lucila Lozada Hernandez founded the Christmas ornament factory 'El Castillo de la Esfera' more than 33 years ago; it is one of the largest factories in the country, producing 12,000 christmas spheres per day. on December 9, 2025 in Chignahuapan, Mexico. Photo by Carlos Tischler/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Production of Christmas Glass Spheres - Mexico

A worker at the Christmas ornament factory 'El Castillo de la Esfera' decorating glass bubbles as part of the manufacturing process for traditional christmas glass spheres to decorate Christmas trees. Francisco Tirado Saavedra and Lucila Lozada Hernandez founded the Christmas ornament factory 'El Castillo de la Esfera' more than 33 years ago; it is one of the largest factories in the country, producing 12,000 christmas spheres per day. on December 9, 2025 in Chignahuapan, Mexico. Photo by Carlos Tischler/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Production of Christmas Glass Spheres - Mexico

A worker at the Christmas ornament factory 'El Castillo de la Esfera' decorating glass bubbles as part of the manufacturing process for traditional christmas glass spheres to decorate Christmas trees. Francisco Tirado Saavedra and Lucila Lozada Hernandez founded the Christmas ornament factory 'El Castillo de la Esfera' more than 33 years ago; it is one of the largest factories in the country, producing 12,000 christmas spheres per day. on December 9, 2025 in Chignahuapan, Mexico. Photo by Carlos Tischler/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Production of Christmas Glass Spheres - Mexico

A worker at the Christmas ornament factory 'El Castillo de la Esfera' decorating glass bubbles as part of the manufacturing process for traditional christmas glass spheres to decorate Christmas trees. Francisco Tirado Saavedra and Lucila Lozada Hernandez founded the Christmas ornament factory 'El Castillo de la Esfera' more than 33 years ago; it is one of the largest factories in the country, producing 12,000 christmas spheres per day. on December 9, 2025 in Chignahuapan, Mexico. Photo by Carlos Tischler/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Production of Christmas Glass Spheres - Mexico

A worker at the Christmas ornament factory 'El Castillo de la Esfera' decorating glass bubbles as part of the manufacturing process for traditional christmas glass spheres to decorate Christmas trees. Francisco Tirado Saavedra and Lucila Lozada Hernandez founded the Christmas ornament factory 'El Castillo de la Esfera' more than 33 years ago; it is one of the largest factories in the country, producing 12,000 christmas spheres per day. on December 9, 2025 in Chignahuapan, Mexico. Photo by Carlos Tischler/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Production of Christmas Glass Spheres - Mexico

A worker at the Christmas ornament factory 'El Castillo de la Esfera' applies a base coat of paint to glass bubbles as part of the manufacturing process for traditional christmas glass spheres to decorate Christmas trees. Francisco Tirado Saavedra and Lucila Lozada Hernandez founded the Christmas ornament factory 'El Castillo de la Esfera' more than 33 years ago; it is one of the largest factories in the country, producing 12,000 christmas spheres per day. on December 9, 2025 in Chignahuapan, Mexico. Photo by Carlos Tischler/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Production of Christmas Glass Spheres - Mexico

A worker at the Christmas ornament factory 'El Castillo de la Esfera' applies a base coat of paint to glass bubbles as part of the manufacturing process for traditional christmas glass spheres to decorate Christmas trees. Francisco Tirado Saavedra and Lucila Lozada Hernandez founded the Christmas ornament factory 'El Castillo de la Esfera' more than 33 years ago; it is one of the largest factories in the country, producing 12,000 christmas spheres per day. on December 9, 2025 in Chignahuapan, Mexico. Photo by Carlos Tischler/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM