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World Heritage-listed Shirakawa-go houses

Traditional thatched roof houses in the World Heritage-listed Shirakawa-go hamlet in Gifu Prefecture, central Japan, are lit up on Jan. 12, 2026.

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World Heritage-listed Shirakawa-go houses

Traditional thatched roof houses in the World Heritage-listed Shirakawa-go hamlet in Gifu Prefecture, central Japan, are lit up on Jan. 12, 2026.

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World Heritage-listed Shirakawa-go houses

Traditional thatched roof houses in the World Heritage-listed Shirakawa-go hamlet in Gifu Prefecture, central Japan, are lit up on Jan. 12, 2026.

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2nd anniv. of Noto Peninsula quake

Bamboo lanterns are lit at a shrine in Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture, creating illumination reading "Noto" on Jan. 1, 2026, exactly two years after a powerful earthquake hit central Japan's Noto Peninsula area.

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2nd anniv. of Noto Peninsula quake

Bamboo lanterns are lit at a shrine in Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture, on Jan. 1, 2026, exactly two years after a powerful earthquake hit central Japan's Noto Peninsula area.

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2nd anniv. of Noto Peninsula quake

Bamboo lanterns are lit at a shrine in Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture, on Jan. 1, 2026, exactly two years after a powerful earthquake hit central Japan's Noto Peninsula area.

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South Korea: Seoul Rings in 2026 With Fireworks at Lotte World Tower 3

Fireworks lit up the Lotte World Tower as Seoul rang in 2026 on January 1.

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UK: Hull Celebrates New Year With Fireworks

Fireworks lit up the city of Hull as residents celebrated the start of 2026 on January 1.

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South Korea: Seoul Rings in 2026 With Fireworks at Lotte World Tower 2

Fireworks lit up the Lotte World Tower as Seoul rang in 2026 on January 1.

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South Korea: Seoul Rings in 2026 With Fireworks at Lotte World Tower

Fireworks lit up the Lotte World Tower as Seoul rang in 2026 on January 1.

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Nachi Falls lit up in western Japan

Lighting tested at World Heritage-listed Nachi Falls and Seiganto-ji temple in Nachikatsuura in Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on Dec. 19, 2025, as a rehearsal for a light-up on New Year's eve.

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Nachi Falls lit up in western Japan

Lighting tested at World Heritage-listed Nachi Falls and Seiganto-ji temple in Nachikatsuura in Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on Dec. 19, 2025, as a rehearsal for a light-up on New Year's eve.

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US: Nights of Thousand Candles Lights Up Brookgreen Gardens in South Carolina

Brookgreen Gardens in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina, is glowing with holiday magic during its annual Nights of a Thousand Candles event. On select evenings, thousands of hand-lit candles and sparkling lights illuminate the gardens, creating a festive and atmospheric nighttime experience. Visitors can stroll through the grounds, enjoy seasonal music, and take in the warm holiday ambiance.

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GIOCHI OLIMPICI - Olimpiadi Invernali Milano-Cortina 2026 - Olympic Torch Relay

The Olympic Torch arrives in Palermo during the Olympic Torch Relay for the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 in Palermo, Italy, on 15 December 2025; in the photo: Olympic torch lit

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GIOCHI OLIMPICI - Olimpiadi Invernali Milano-Cortina 2026 - Olympic Torch Relay

The Olympic Torch arrives in Palermo during the Olympic Torch Relay for the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 in Palermo, Italy, on 15 December 2025; in the photo: Olympic torch lit and Mayor of Palermo

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GIOCHI OLIMPICI - Olimpiadi Invernali Milano-Cortina 2026 - Olympic Torch Relay

The Olympic Torch arrives in Palermo during the Olympic Torch Relay for the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 in Palermo, Italy, on 15 December 2025; in the photo: Olympic torch lit

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GIOCHI OLIMPICI - Olimpiadi Invernali Milano-Cortina 2026 - Olympic Torch Relay

The Olympic Torch arrives in Palermo during the Olympic Torch Relay for the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 in Palermo, Italy, on 15 December 2025; in the photo: Olympic torch lit and Mayor of Palermo

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GIOCHI OLIMPICI - Olimpiadi Invernali Milano-Cortina 2026 - Olympic Torch Relay

The Olympic Torch arrives in Palermo during the Olympic Torch Relay for the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 in Palermo, Italy, on 15 December 2025; in the photo: Olympic torch lit

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

25.11.2025, Tartu. UN International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. LÃµunakeskus 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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