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Elephants in Christmas-Themed Costumes - Thailand

Elephants in Christmas-themed costumes interact with students during a Christmas celebration at a school in Ayutthaya, Thailand, December 24, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/Rachen Sageamsak/ABACAPRESS.CO

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Elephants in Christmas-Themed Costumes - Thailand

An elephant in Christmas-themed costumes interacts with students during a Christmas celebration at a school in Ayutthaya, Thailand, December 24, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/Rachen Sageamsak/ABACAPRESS.CO

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Cultural Festival in Zakho - Iraq

Performers wearing traditional folklore costumes perform in a public square in Zakho, Iraq, on December 21, 2025. The event at the Corniche, organized by local authorities, is part of a cultural festival intended to increase tourism and night-time entertainment in the city. Photo by Mohammed Majid/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cultural Festival in Zakho - Iraq

Children interact with performers wearing large animal costumes near the Delal Bridge in Zakho, Iraq, on December 21, 2025. The event at the Corniche, organized by local authorities, is part of a cultural festival intended to increase tourism and night-time entertainment in the city. Photo by Mohammed Majid/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cultural Festival in Zakho - Iraq

A man takes a photo of performers wearing gorilla and bear costumes near the Delal Bridge in Zakho, Iraq, on December 21, 2025. The event at the Corniche, organized by local authorities, is part of a cultural festival intended to increase tourism and night-time entertainment in the city. Photo by Mohammed Majid/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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XIV Santa Claus Race - Madrid

Runners in Santa Claus costumes attend a Christmas-themed running event in Madrid, Spain, December 21, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/Cheng Min/ABACAPRESS.COM

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XIV Santa Claus Race - Madrid

Runners in Santa Claus costumes attend a Christmas-themed running event in Madrid, Spain, December 21, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/Cheng Min/ABACAPRESS.COM

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XIV Santa Claus Race - Madrid

Runners in Santa Claus costumes attend a Christmas-themed running event in Madrid, Spain, December 21, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/Cheng Min/ABACAPRESS.COM

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XIV Santa Claus Race - Madrid

Runners in Santa Claus costumes attend a Christmas-themed running event in Madrid, Spain, December 21, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/Cheng Min/ABACAPRESS.COM

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XIV Santa Claus Race - Madrid

Runners in Santa Claus costumes attend a Christmas-themed running event in Madrid, Spain, December 21, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/Cheng Min/ABACAPRESS.COM

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XIV Santa Claus Race - Madrid

Runners in Santa Claus costumes attend a Christmas-themed running event in Madrid, Spain, December 21, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/Cheng Min/ABACAPRESS.COM

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XIV Santa Claus Race - Madrid

Runners in Santa Claus costumes attend a Christmas-themed running event in Madrid, Spain, December 21, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/Cheng Min/ABACAPRESS.COM

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XIV Santa Claus Race - Madrid

Runners in Santa Claus costumes attend a Christmas-themed running event in Madrid, Spain, December 21, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/Cheng Min/ABACAPRESS.COM

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XIV Santa Claus Race - Madrid

Runners in Santa Claus costumes attend a Christmas-themed running event in Madrid, Spain, December 21, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/Cheng Min/ABACAPRESS.COM

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XIV Santa Claus Race - Madrid

Several people during the XIV Santa Claus Race, December 21, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). This race tinges the Paseo de la Castellana in Madrid with red and white in the costumes of the participants, mixed with the green and white of the elves' costumes worn by children under 12 years of age. 11,000 'Moms and Dads' Noeles and Elves (girls and boys) enjoy the run, kicking off Christmas in a family and sporty way. Photo by Jesús Hellín / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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XIV Santa Claus Race - Madrid

Several people during the XIV Santa Claus Race, December 21, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). This race tinges the Paseo de la Castellana in Madrid with red and white in the costumes of the participants, mixed with the green and white of the elves' costumes worn by children under 12 years of age. 11,000 'Moms and Dads' Noeles and Elves (girls and boys) enjoy the run, kicking off Christmas in a family and sporty way. Photo by Jesús Hellín / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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XIV Santa Claus Race - Madrid

Several people during the XIV Santa Claus Race, December 21, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). This race tinges the Paseo de la Castellana in Madrid with red and white in the costumes of the participants, mixed with the green and white of the elves' costumes worn by children under 12 years of age. 11,000 'Moms and Dads' Noeles and Elves (girls and boys) enjoy the run, kicking off Christmas in a family and sporty way. Photo by Jesús Hellín / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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XIV Santa Claus Race - Madrid

Several people during the XIV Santa Claus Race, December 21, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). This race tinges the Paseo de la Castellana in Madrid with red and white in the costumes of the participants, mixed with the green and white of the elves' costumes worn by children under 12 years of age. 11,000 'Moms and Dads' Noeles and Elves (girls and boys) enjoy the run, kicking off Christmas in a family and sporty way. Photo by Jesús Hellín / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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XIV Santa Claus Race - Madrid

Several people during the XIV Santa Claus Race, December 21, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). This race tinges the Paseo de la Castellana in Madrid with red and white in the costumes of the participants, mixed with the green and white of the elves' costumes worn by children under 12 years of age. 11,000 'Moms and Dads' Noeles and Elves (girls and boys) enjoy the run, kicking off Christmas in a family and sporty way. Photo by Jesús Hellín / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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XIV Santa Claus Race - Madrid

Several people during the XIV Santa Claus Race, December 21, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). This race tinges the Paseo de la Castellana in Madrid with red and white in the costumes of the participants, mixed with the green and white of the elves' costumes worn by children under 12 years of age. 11,000 'Moms and Dads' Noeles and Elves (girls and boys) enjoy the run, kicking off Christmas in a family and sporty way. Photo by Jesús Hellín / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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XIV Santa Claus Race - Madrid

Several people during the XIV Santa Claus Race, December 21, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). This race tinges the Paseo de la Castellana in Madrid with red and white in the costumes of the participants, mixed with the green and white of the elves' costumes worn by children under 12 years of age. 11,000 'Moms and Dads' Noeles and Elves (girls and boys) enjoy the run, kicking off Christmas in a family and sporty way. Photo by Jesús Hellín / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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XIV Santa Claus Race - Madrid

Several people during the XIV Santa Claus Race, December 21, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). This race tinges the Paseo de la Castellana in Madrid with red and white in the costumes of the participants, mixed with the green and white of the elves' costumes worn by children under 12 years of age. 11,000 'Moms and Dads' Noeles and Elves (girls and boys) enjoy the run, kicking off Christmas in a family and sporty way. Photo by Jesús Hellín / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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XIV Santa Claus Race - Madrid

Several people during the XIV Santa Claus Race, December 21, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). This race tinges the Paseo de la Castellana in Madrid with red and white in the costumes of the participants, mixed with the green and white of the elves' costumes worn by children under 12 years of age. 11,000 'Moms and Dads' Noeles and Elves (girls and boys) enjoy the run, kicking off Christmas in a family and sporty way. Photo by Jesús Hellín / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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XIV Santa Claus Race - Madrid

Several people during the XIV Santa Claus Race, December 21, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). This race tinges the Paseo de la Castellana in Madrid with red and white in the costumes of the participants, mixed with the green and white of the elves' costumes worn by children under 12 years of age. 11,000 'Moms and Dads' Noeles and Elves (girls and boys) enjoy the run, kicking off Christmas in a family and sporty way. Photo by Jesús Hellín / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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XIV Santa Claus Race - Madrid

Several people during the XIV Santa Claus Race, December 21, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). This race tinges the Paseo de la Castellana in Madrid with red and white in the costumes of the participants, mixed with the green and white of the elves' costumes worn by children under 12 years of age. 11,000 'Moms and Dads' Noeles and Elves (girls and boys) enjoy the run, kicking off Christmas in a family and sporty way. Photo by Jesús Hellín / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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XIV Santa Claus Race - Madrid

Several people during the XIV Santa Claus Race, December 21, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). This race tinges the Paseo de la Castellana in Madrid with red and white in the costumes of the participants, mixed with the green and white of the elves' costumes worn by children under 12 years of age. 11,000 'Moms and Dads' Noeles and Elves (girls and boys) enjoy the run, kicking off Christmas in a family and sporty way. Photo by Jesús Hellín / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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XIV Santa Claus Race - Madrid

Several people during the XIV Santa Claus Race, December 21, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). This race tinges the Paseo de la Castellana in Madrid with red and white in the costumes of the participants, mixed with the green and white of the elves' costumes worn by children under 12 years of age. 11,000 'Moms and Dads' Noeles and Elves (girls and boys) enjoy the run, kicking off Christmas in a family and sporty way. Photo by Jesús Hellín / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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XIV Santa Claus Race - Madrid

Several people during the XIV Santa Claus Race, December 21, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). This race tinges the Paseo de la Castellana in Madrid with red and white in the costumes of the participants, mixed with the green and white of the elves' costumes worn by children under 12 years of age. 11,000 'Moms and Dads' Noeles and Elves (girls and boys) enjoy the run, kicking off Christmas in a family and sporty way. Photo by Jesús Hellín / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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XIV Santa Claus Race - Madrid

Several people during the XIV Santa Claus Race, December 21, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). This race tinges the Paseo de la Castellana in Madrid with red and white in the costumes of the participants, mixed with the green and white of the elves' costumes worn by children under 12 years of age. 11,000 'Moms and Dads' Noeles and Elves (girls and boys) enjoy the run, kicking off Christmas in a family and sporty way. Photo by Jesús Hellín / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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XIV Santa Claus Race - Madrid

Several people during the XIV Santa Claus Race, December 21, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). This race tinges the Paseo de la Castellana in Madrid with red and white in the costumes of the participants, mixed with the green and white of the elves' costumes worn by children under 12 years of age. 11,000 'Moms and Dads' Noeles and Elves (girls and boys) enjoy the run, kicking off Christmas in a family and sporty way. Photo by Jesús Hellín / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Burang Gutu Eve Celebration - Xizang

Local residents in Tibetan costumes celebrate the "Gutu Eve" in Khorchak Village, Burang County of Ngari Prefecture, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Dec. 18, 2025. Two days ahead of the Tibetan New Year is the traditional "Gutu Eve" for families to have a feast of "gutu", a traditional soup dish made of flour, at home. "Gu" in Tibetan means nine, which is a lucky number. "Tu" means "pasta." Nine different fillings like wool, charcoal and chili are placed inside the dough drops, and each of these fillings has a meaning. While in Burang, "Gutu" is a sort of porridge with nine ingredients and also a distinctive dish on the dinner table of the "Gutu Eve." In Khorchak Village of Burang County, Jamyang Drolma's family is bustling with New Year preparations at home. A pot of "Gutu" steams on the stove, while the "chema," a two-tier rectangular wooden box containing roasted barley and fried wheat grain, is placed to pray for harvest in the next year. This year, the family rejoiced over a bumper harvest of

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Christmas in Bethlehem - West Bank

Participants wearing giant festive costumes walk during a Christmas parade in the streets of Bethlehem, West Bank on December 12, 2025. The parade forms part of preparations for upcoming Christmas and New Year celebrations in the city, which hosts the Church of the Nativity, revered by Christians as the birthplace of Jesus. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Christmas in Bethlehem - West Bank

People dressed in festive costumes pose with children during Christmas celebrations in Manger Square in Bethlehem, West Bank on December 12, 2025. The city hosts the Church of the Nativity, revered by Christians as the birthplace of Jesus. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Winter Scenery in Beijing - China

A tourist in traditional costumes poses for photos amid snowfall in the Palace Museum in Beijing, China, Dec. 12, 2025. Beijing witnessed its first significant snowfall of this winter season on Friday. Photo by Li Xin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Villa Zapata Carnival - Mexico

Performers march in costumes during the Villa-Zapata carnival in Mexico City, Mexico, on on December 6, 2025. The 11th Villa-Zapata carnival was hosted in Mexico City on Saturday. Folkloric dances, traditional music, and street processions were seen along the Paseo de la Reforma avenue during the event, promoting traditional Mexican culture while paying tribute to revolutionary leaders Emiliano Zapata and Francisco Villa in the Mexican Revolution of 1910-1920. Photo by /Li Mengxin Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Villa Zapata Carnival - Mexico

Performers march in costumes during the Villa-Zapata carnival in Mexico City, Mexico, on on December 6, 2025. The 11th Villa-Zapata carnival was hosted in Mexico City on Saturday. Folkloric dances, traditional music, and street processions were seen along the Paseo de la Reforma avenue during the event, promoting traditional Mexican culture while paying tribute to revolutionary leaders Emiliano Zapata and Francisco Villa in the Mexican Revolution of 1910-1920. Photo by /Li Mengxin Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Villa Zapata Carnival - Mexico

Performers march in costumes during the Villa-Zapata carnival in Mexico City, Mexico, on on December 6, 2025. The 11th Villa-Zapata carnival was hosted in Mexico City on Saturday. Folkloric dances, traditional music, and street processions were seen along the Paseo de la Reforma avenue during the event, promoting traditional Mexican culture while paying tribute to revolutionary leaders Emiliano Zapata and Francisco Villa in the Mexican Revolution of 1910-1920. Photo by /Li Mengxin Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Recreational Event For Palestinian Children in Rashad Al Shawwa - Gaza

Palestinian children, some with painted faces and costumes, watch performers during an event on the grounds of the former Rashad al-Shawwa Cultural Center, destroyed by Israeli airstrikes during the Gaza war, in Gaza City, Gaza, Palestine on November 27, 2025. Photo by Eyad Azam/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Recreational Event For Palestinian Children in Rashad Al Shawwa - Gaza

Palestinian children, some with painted faces and costumes, watch performers during an event on the grounds of the former Rashad al-Shawwa Cultural Center, destroyed by Israeli airstrikes during the Gaza war, in Gaza City, Gaza, Palestine on November 27, 2025. Photo by Eyad Azam/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Recreational Event For Palestinian Children in Rashad Al Shawwa - Gaza

Palestinian children, some with painted faces and costumes, watch performers during an event on the grounds of the former Rashad al-Shawwa Cultural Center, destroyed by Israeli airstrikes during the Gaza war, in Gaza City, Gaza, Palestine on November 27, 2025. Photo by Eyad Azam/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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