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RECAP: 2025 Super Cold Moon Dazzles Nights Sky

The final full supermoon of 2025, known as the Cold Moon, lit up skies around the world.

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Illumination event in Sendai

Illumination event in Sendai

The annual Sendai Pageant of Starlight illumination event begins in Sendai, northeastern Japan, on Dec. 5, 2025. Zelkova trees lining a 500-meter street are lit up with about 480,000 LED lights, with about 2.5 million people expected to visit through Dec. 28.

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Illumination event in Sendai

Illumination event in Sendai

The annual Sendai Pageant of Starlight illumination event begins in Sendai, northeastern Japan, on Dec. 5, 2025. Zelkova trees lining a 500-meter street are lit up with about 480,000 LED lights, with about 2.5 million people expected to visit through Dec. 28.

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The first Advent

The first Advent

30.11.2025, Tallinn. Mayor Jevgeni Ossinovski and Dean Arho Tuhkru, lit the Advent candle on the Town Hall Square. Photo: Martin Pedaja / Postimees

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The first Advent

The first Advent

30.11.2025, Tallinn. Mayor Jevgeni Ossinovski and Dean Arho Tuhkru, lit the Advent candle on the Town Hall Square. Photo: Martin Pedaja / Postimees

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The first Advent

The first Advent

30.11.2025, Tallinn. Mayor Jevgeni Ossinovski and Dean Arho Tuhkru, lit the Advent candle on the Town Hall Square. Photo: Martin Pedaja / Postimees

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The first Advent

The first Advent

30.11.2025, Tartu. Mayor Urmas Klaas and Kristjan Luhamets, the pastor of Tartu St. Paul's congregation, lit the Advent candle in the traditional Christmas village at the Town Hall Square. Photo: Kristjan Teedema/Tartu Postimees

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The first Advent

The first Advent

30.11.2025, Tartu. Mayor Urmas Klaas and Kristjan Luhamets, the pastor of Tartu St. Paul's congregation, lit the Advent candle in the traditional Christmas village at the Town Hall Square. Photo: Kristjan Teedema/Tartu Postimees

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The first Advent

The first Advent

30.11.2025, Tallinn. Mayor Jevgeni Ossinovski and Dean Arho Tuhkru, lit the Advent candle on the Town Hall Square. Photo: Martin Pedaja / Postimees

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The first Advent

The first Advent

30.11.2025, Tartu. Mayor Urmas Klaas and Kristjan Luhamets, the pastor of Tartu St. Paul's congregation, lit the Advent candle in the traditional Christmas village at the Town Hall Square. Photo: Kristjan Teedema/Tartu Postimees

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The first Advent

The first Advent

30.11.2025, Tartu. Mayor Urmas Klaas and Kristjan Luhamets, the pastor of Tartu St. Paul's congregation, lit the Advent candle in the traditional Christmas village at the Town Hall Square. Photo: Kristjan Teedema/Tartu Postimees

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The first Advent

The first Advent

30.11.2025, Tartu. Mayor Urmas Klaas and Kristjan Luhamets, the pastor of Tartu St. Paul's congregation, lit the Advent candle in the traditional Christmas village at the Town Hall Square. Photo: Kristjan Teedema/Tartu Postimees

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The first Advent

The first Advent

30.11.2025, Tallinn. Mayor Jevgeni Ossinovski and Dean Arho Tuhkru, lit the Advent candle on the Town Hall Square. Photo: Martin Pedaja / Postimees

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UN International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women

UN International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women

25.11.2025, Tartu. UN International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. Tartu Kaarsild bridge was lit up in orange this evening, symbolizing the global fight against violence against women. Photo Margus Ansu, Tartu Postimees

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UN International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women

UN International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women

25.11.2025, Tartu. UN International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. Lõunakeskus overpass was lit up in orange this evening, symbolizing the global fight against violence against women. Photo Margus Ansu, Tartu Postimees

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Christmas Tree Lights Up in Milan - Italy

Christmas Tree Lights Up in Milan - Italy

The Christmas tree is lit up in Piazza Duomo. Milan, Italy, November 26, 2025. Photo by Duilio Piaggesi/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Christmas Tree Lights Up in Milan - Italy

Christmas Tree Lights Up in Milan - Italy

The Christmas tree is lit up in Piazza Duomo. Milan, Italy, November 26, 2025. Photo by Duilio Piaggesi/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Christmas Tree Lights Up in Milan - Italy

Christmas Tree Lights Up in Milan - Italy

The Christmas tree is lit up in Piazza Duomo. Milan, Italy, November 26, 2025. Photo by Duilio Piaggesi/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Christmas Tree Lights Up in Milan - Italy

Christmas Tree Lights Up in Milan - Italy

The Christmas tree is lit up in Piazza Duomo. Milan, Italy, November 26, 2025. Photo by Duilio Piaggesi/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Christmas Tree Lights Up in Milan - Italy

Christmas Tree Lights Up in Milan - Italy

The Christmas tree is lit up in Piazza Duomo. Milan, Italy, November 26, 2025. Photo by Duilio Piaggesi/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Christmas Tree Lights Up in Milan - Italy

Christmas Tree Lights Up in Milan - Italy

The Christmas tree is lit up in Piazza Duomo. Milan, Italy, November 26, 2025. Photo by Duilio Piaggesi/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Christmas Tree Lights Up in Milan - Italy

Christmas Tree Lights Up in Milan - Italy

The Christmas tree is lit up in Piazza Duomo. Milan, Italy, November 26, 2025. Photo by Duilio Piaggesi/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kiyomizu temple lit up in Kyoto

Kiyomizu temple lit up in Kyoto

Kiyomizu temple in Kyoto, surrounded by red maple leaves, is lit up during a test event on Nov. 21, 2025, a day before the start of the special night viewing through Dec. 7.

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Kiyomizu temple lit up in Kyoto

Kiyomizu temple lit up in Kyoto

Kiyomizu temple in Kyoto, surrounded by red maple leaves, is lit up during a test event on Nov. 21, 2025, a day before the start of the special night viewing through Dec. 7.

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Kiyomizu temple lit up in Kyoto

Kiyomizu temple lit up in Kyoto

Kiyomizu temple in Kyoto, surrounded by red maple leaves, is lit up during a test event on Nov. 21, 2025, a day before the start of the special night viewing through Dec. 7.

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State Guest House lit in orange

State Guest House lit in orange

State Guest House in Tokyo is illuminated in orange as part of a government campaign against child abuse on Nov. 18, 2025.

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State Guest House lit in orange

State Guest House lit in orange

State Guest House in Tokyo is illuminated in orange as part of a government campaign against child abuse on Nov. 18, 2025.

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Turn of the year

Turn of the year

13.11.2025, Viljandi. Lights have been lit in the windows of Viljandiâs old hospital building so that the year numbers 2025 and 2026 appear. Photo: Elmo Riig/Sakala

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Turn of the year

Turn of the year

13.11.2025, Viljandi. Lights have been lit in the windows of Viljandiâs old hospital building so that the year numbers 2025 and 2026 appear. Photo: Elmo Riig/Sakala

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Turn of the year

Turn of the year

13.11.2025, Viljandi. Lights have been lit in the windows of Viljandiâs old hospital building so that the year numbers 2025 and 2026 appear. Photo: Elmo Riig/Sakala

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"Blue pond" in northern Japan

"Blue pond" in northern Japan

The "blue pond," a popular sightseeing spot, in Biei in Hokkaido, northern Japan, is lit up on Nov. 15, 2025, to allow visitors to view the larch trees and the snow-covered surface glowing in the dark.

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"Blue pond" in northern Japan

"Blue pond" in northern Japan

The "blue pond," a popular sightseeing spot, in Biei in Hokkaido, northern Japan, is lit up on Nov. 15, 2025, to allow visitors to view the larch trees and the snow-covered surface glowing in the dark.

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Giant Christmas Tree in Chongqing

Giant Christmas Tree in Chongqing

CHONGQING, CHINA - NOVEMBER 15, 2025 - Tourists play around a lit 21 meter high platinum Christmas tree in Chongqing, China on the evening of November 15, 2025.

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Giant Christmas Tree in Chongqing

Giant Christmas Tree in Chongqing

CHONGQING, CHINA - NOVEMBER 15, 2025 - Tourists play around a lit 21 meter high platinum Christmas tree in Chongqing, China on the evening of November 15, 2025.

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Giant Christmas Tree in Chongqing

Giant Christmas Tree in Chongqing

CHONGQING, CHINA - NOVEMBER 15, 2025 - Tourists play around a lit 21 meter high platinum Christmas tree in Chongqing, China on the evening of November 15, 2025.

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Giant Christmas Tree in Chongqing

Giant Christmas Tree in Chongqing

CHONGQING, CHINA - NOVEMBER 15, 2025 - Tourists play around a lit 21 meter high platinum Christmas tree in Chongqing, China on the evening of November 15, 2025.

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Giant Christmas Tree in Chongqing

Giant Christmas Tree in Chongqing

CHONGQING, CHINA - NOVEMBER 15, 2025 - Tourists play around a lit 21 meter high platinum Christmas tree in Chongqing, China on the evening of November 15, 2025.

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Giant Christmas Tree in Chongqing

Giant Christmas Tree in Chongqing

CHONGQING, CHINA - NOVEMBER 15, 2025 - Tourists play around a lit 21 meter high platinum Christmas tree in Chongqing, China on the evening of November 15, 2025.

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Giant Christmas Tree in Chongqing

Giant Christmas Tree in Chongqing

CHONGQING, CHINA - NOVEMBER 15, 2025 - Tourists play around a lit 21 meter high platinum Christmas tree in Chongqing, China on the evening of November 15, 2025.

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Giant Christmas Tree in Chongqing

Giant Christmas Tree in Chongqing

CHONGQING, CHINA - NOVEMBER 15, 2025 - Tourists play around a lit 21 meter high platinum Christmas tree in Chongqing, China on the evening of November 15, 2025.

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Giant Christmas Tree in Chongqing

Giant Christmas Tree in Chongqing

CHONGQING, CHINA - NOVEMBER 15, 2025 - Tourists play around a lit 21 meter high platinum Christmas tree in Chongqing, China on the evening of November 15, 2025.

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Special light-up at temple in northeastern Japan

Special light-up at temple in northeastern Japan

The interior of Shiramizu Amidado hall, a national treasure, in Iwaki, Fukushima Prefecture in northeastern Japan, is lit up for a test run of projection mapping display on Nov. 13, 2025, ahead of its public opening scheduled for the following day.

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Special light-up at temple in northeastern Japan

Special light-up at temple in northeastern Japan

The interior of Shiramizu Amidado hall, a national treasure, in Iwaki, Fukushima Prefecture in northeastern Japan, is lit up for a test run of projection mapping display on Nov. 13, 2025, ahead of its public opening scheduled for the following day.

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Special light-up at temple in northeastern Japan

Special light-up at temple in northeastern Japan

The interior of Shiramizu Amidado hall, a national treasure, in Iwaki, Fukushima Prefecture in northeastern Japan, is lit up for a test run of projection mapping display on Nov. 13, 2025, ahead of its public opening scheduled for the following day.

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Special light-up at temple in northeastern Japan

Special light-up at temple in northeastern Japan

The garden of Shiramizu Amidado hall, a national treasure, in Iwaki, Fukushima Prefecture in northeastern Japan, is lit up for a test run of autumn foliage illumination on Nov. 13, 2025, ahead of its public opening scheduled for the following day.

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Special light-up at temple in northeastern Japan

Special light-up at temple in northeastern Japan

The garden of Shiramizu Amidado hall, a national treasure, in Iwaki, Fukushima Prefecture in northeastern Japan, is lit up for a test run of autumn foliage illumination on Nov. 13, 2025, ahead of its public opening scheduled for the following day.

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Special light-up at temple in northeastern Japan

Special light-up at temple in northeastern Japan

The garden of Shiramizu Amidado hall, a national treasure, in Iwaki, Fukushima Prefecture in northeastern Japan, is lit up for a test run of autumn foliage illumination on Nov. 13, 2025, ahead of its public opening scheduled for the following day.

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Eiffel Tower Tribute - Paris

Eiffel Tower Tribute - Paris

Eiffel Tower is lit up in blue, white and red to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the November 13, 2015 attacks in Paris, France on November 12, 2025, as part of the official remembrance events. Photo by Kevinrzk/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Eiffel Tower Tribute - Paris

Eiffel Tower Tribute - Paris

Eiffel Tower is lit up in blue, white and red to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the November 13, 2015 attacks in Paris, France on November 12, 2025, as part of the official remembrance events. Photo by Kevinrzk/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Eiffel Tower Tribute - Paris

Eiffel Tower Tribute - Paris

Eiffel Tower is lit up in blue, white and red to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the November 13, 2015 attacks in Paris, France on November 12, 2025, as part of the official remembrance events. Photo by Kevinrzk/ABACAPRESS.COM

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