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Gouda by Candlelight Festival - Netherlands

The 70th anniversary of the lighting of the Christmas tree in Gouda's market square. Gouda by Candlelight is an annual light festival held on a December day since 1956, celebrating the opening of the festive lights on the large Christmas tree in the market square, on December 12, 2025 in Gouda, Netherlands. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gouda by Candlelight Festival - Netherlands

The 70th anniversary of the lighting of the Christmas tree in Gouda's market square. Gouda by Candlelight is an annual light festival held on a December day since 1956, celebrating the opening of the festive lights on the large Christmas tree in the market square, on December 12, 2025 in Gouda, Netherlands. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gouda by Candlelight Festival - Netherlands

The 70th anniversary of the lighting of the Christmas tree in Gouda's market square. Gouda by Candlelight is an annual light festival held on a December day since 1956, celebrating the opening of the festive lights on the large Christmas tree in the market square, on December 12, 2025 in Gouda, Netherlands. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gouda by Candlelight Festival - Netherlands

The 70th anniversary of the lighting of the Christmas tree in Gouda's market square. Gouda by Candlelight is an annual light festival held on a December day since 1956, celebrating the opening of the festive lights on the large Christmas tree in the market square, on December 12, 2025 in Gouda, Netherlands. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gouda by Candlelight Festival - Netherlands

The 70th anniversary of the lighting of the Christmas tree in Gouda's market square. Gouda by Candlelight is an annual light festival held on a December day since 1956, celebrating the opening of the festive lights on the large Christmas tree in the market square, on December 12, 2025 in Gouda, Netherlands. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gouda by Candlelight Festival - Netherlands

The 70th anniversary of the lighting of the Christmas tree in Gouda's market square. Gouda by Candlelight is an annual light festival held on a December day since 1956, celebrating the opening of the festive lights on the large Christmas tree in the market square, on December 12, 2025 in Gouda, Netherlands. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gouda by Candlelight Festival - Netherlands

The 70th anniversary of the lighting of the Christmas tree in Gouda's market square. Gouda by Candlelight is an annual light festival held on a December day since 1956, celebrating the opening of the festive lights on the large Christmas tree in the market square, on December 12, 2025 in Gouda, Netherlands. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gouda by Candlelight Festival - Netherlands

The 70th anniversary of the lighting of the Christmas tree in Gouda's market square. Gouda by Candlelight is an annual light festival held on a December day since 1956, celebrating the opening of the festive lights on the large Christmas tree in the market square, on December 12, 2025 in Gouda, Netherlands. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gouda by Candlelight Festival - Netherlands

The 70th anniversary of the lighting of the Christmas tree in Gouda's market square. Gouda by Candlelight is an annual light festival held on a December day since 1956, celebrating the opening of the festive lights on the large Christmas tree in the market square, on December 12, 2025 in Gouda, Netherlands. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gouda by Candlelight Festival - Netherlands

The 70th anniversary of the lighting of the Christmas tree in Gouda's market square. Gouda by Candlelight is an annual light festival held on a December day since 1956, celebrating the opening of the festive lights on the large Christmas tree in the market square, on December 12, 2025 in Gouda, Netherlands. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gouda by Candlelight Festival - Netherlands

The 70th anniversary of the lighting of the Christmas tree in Gouda's market square. Gouda by Candlelight is an annual light festival held on a December day since 1956, celebrating the opening of the festive lights on the large Christmas tree in the market square, on December 12, 2025 in Gouda, Netherlands. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gouda by Candlelight Festival - Netherlands

The 70th anniversary of the lighting of the Christmas tree in Gouda's market square. Gouda by Candlelight is an annual light festival held on a December day since 1956, celebrating the opening of the festive lights on the large Christmas tree in the market square, on December 12, 2025 in Gouda, Netherlands. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gouda by Candlelight Festival - Netherlands

The 70th anniversary of the lighting of the Christmas tree in Gouda's market square. Gouda by Candlelight is an annual light festival held on a December day since 1956, celebrating the opening of the festive lights on the large Christmas tree in the market square, on December 12, 2025 in Gouda, Netherlands. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gouda by Candlelight Festival - Netherlands

The 70th anniversary of the lighting of the Christmas tree in Gouda's market square. Gouda by Candlelight is an annual light festival held on a December day since 1956, celebrating the opening of the festive lights on the large Christmas tree in the market square, on December 12, 2025 in Gouda, Netherlands. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gouda by Candlelight Festival - Netherlands

The 70th anniversary of the lighting of the Christmas tree in Gouda's market square. Gouda by Candlelight is an annual light festival held on a December day since 1956, celebrating the opening of the festive lights on the large Christmas tree in the market square, on December 12, 2025 in Gouda, Netherlands. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gouda by Candlelight Festival - Netherlands

The 70th anniversary of the lighting of the Christmas tree in Gouda's market square. Gouda by Candlelight is an annual light festival held on a December day since 1956, celebrating the opening of the festive lights on the large Christmas tree in the market square, on December 12, 2025 in Gouda, Netherlands. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gouda by Candlelight Festival - Netherlands

The 70th anniversary of the lighting of the Christmas tree in Gouda's market square. Gouda by Candlelight is an annual light festival held on a December day since 1956, celebrating the opening of the festive lights on the large Christmas tree in the market square, on December 12, 2025 in Gouda, Netherlands. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gouda by Candlelight Festival - Netherlands

The 70th anniversary of the lighting of the Christmas tree in Gouda's market square. Gouda by Candlelight is an annual light festival held on a December day since 1956, celebrating the opening of the festive lights on the large Christmas tree in the market square, on December 12, 2025 in Gouda, Netherlands. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

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US: Dyker Heights Christmas Light Displays In Brooklyn, New York

Many people have been flocking to the Dyker Heights neighborhood in Brooklyn to witness New York's most extravagant Christmas light displays.

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Lebanese residents' expectations for 2024

STORY: Lebanese residents' expectations for 2024 SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 27, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 29, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:15 LOCATION: Beirut CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the town of Deir EL Qamar 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): ZIAD MOHSEN, Deir EL Qamar resident 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): AHMAD GHOSSAINI, Passerby in Deir El Qamar 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Arabic): ZIAD AOUN, Deir El Qamar resident STORYLINE: In the Mount Lebanon region in Lebanon, the Christian town of Deir EL Qamar typically attracts a steady influx of tourists year-round, drawn by its rich historical landmarks and monuments. During the festive season, the town's streets would come alive with distinctive lighting and decorations. However, this year the city witnessed a notable decline in visitor numbers. The downturn is attributed to Lebanon's ongoing economic crisis, which has curtailed the Lebanese populace's traditional festive celebrations. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): ZIAD MOHSEN, Deir EL Qamar resident "The economic situation has been deteriorati

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Christmas tree lighting ceremony held in Athens

STORY: Christmas tree lighting ceremony held in Athens SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 23, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 24, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:51 LOCATION: Athens CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the lighting ceremony of the Christmas tree in Athens 2. SOUNDBTIE 1 (Greek): KOSTAS BAKOYANNIS, Mayor of Athens 3. various of the lighting ceremony of the Christmas tree in Athens 4. SOUNDBTIE 2 (Greek): CHRISANNA, Tourist from Cyprus 5. SOUNDBTIE 3 (Greek): CHRISO, Tourist from Cyprus 6. various of the lighting ceremony of the Christmas tree in Athens STORYLINE: A Christmas tree lighting ceremony was held in Athens on Thursday, kicking off the festive season celebration events. Mayor of Athens Kostas Bakoyannis gave the signal for the illumination of a 17-meter natural tree which stands on Syntagma Square in front of the Greek parliament with 24,000 LED lights. SOUNDBTIE 1 (Greek): KOSTAS BAKOYANNIS, Mayor of Athens "One wish, health and love! Christmas is a celebration in particular for the children. Wishing them the

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INDONESIA-JAKARTA-DECORATIVE LIGHTING-NEW YEAR

(221228) -- JAKARTA, Dec. 28, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People walk on a street decorated with illuminations in Jakarta, Indonesia, Dec. 28, 2022. As the year 2023 is approaching, in Jakarta, capital of Indonesia, colorful lighting sets off a festive atmosphere to welcome the new year. (Xinhua/Xu Qin)