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New Year's Eve bell-ringing rehearsal at Kyoto temple

Monks ring a giant bell at Chion-in temple in Kyoto on Dec. 27, 2025, in a rehearsal for a bell-ringing ritual on New Year's Eve.

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New Year's Eve bell-ringing rehearsal at Kyoto temple

Monks ring a giant bell at Chion-in temple in Kyoto on Dec. 27, 2025, in a rehearsal for a bell-ringing ritual on New Year's Eve.

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Charm burning ritual at eastern Japan temple

A monk throws charms and amulets onto a fire in appreciation for the granting of worshippers' wishes during a year-end "otakiage" ritual at Naritasan Shinshoji Temple in Narita in Chiba Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Dec. 28, 2025.

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Charm burning ritual at eastern Japan temple

A monk throws charms and amulets onto a fire in appreciation for the granting of worshippers' wishes during a year-end "otakiage" ritual at Naritasan Shinshoji Temple in Narita in Chiba Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Dec. 28, 2025.

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Charm burning ritual at eastern Japan temple

A monk throws charms and amulets onto a fire in appreciation for the granting of worshippers' wishes during a year-end "otakiage" ritual at Naritasan Shinshoji Temple in Narita in Chiba Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Dec. 28, 2025.

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Illustration - Egypt

Luxor Sign in Giza, Egypt on December 22, 2025. Photo by LounisPhotography/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Street of Luxor in Giza, Egypt on December 22, 2025. Photo by LounisPhotography/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Street of Luxor in Giza, Egypt on December 22, 2025. Photo by LounisPhotography/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Street of Luxor in Giza, Egypt on December 22, 2025. Photo by LounisPhotography/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Street of Luxor in Giza, Egypt on December 22, 2025. Photo by LounisPhotography/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Drying tomatoes in Luxor in Giza, Egypt on December 22, 2025. Photo by LounisPhotography/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Drying tomatoes in Luxor in Giza, Egypt on December 22, 2025. Photo by LounisPhotography/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Drying tomatoes in Luxor in Giza, Egypt on December 22, 2025. Photo by LounisPhotography/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Colossi of Memnon in Giza, Egypt on December 22, 2025. Photo by LounisPhotography/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Colossi of Memnon in Giza, Egypt on December 22, 2025. Photo by LounisPhotography/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Colossi of Memnon in Giza, Egypt on December 22, 2025. Photo by LounisPhotography/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Egypt

Karnak Temple in Giza, Egypt on December 22, 2025. Photo by LounisPhotography/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Karnak Temple in Giza, Egypt on December 22, 2025. Photo by LounisPhotography/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Karnak Temple in Giza, Egypt on December 22, 2025. Photo by LounisPhotography/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Karnak Temple in Giza, Egypt on December 22, 2025. Photo by LounisPhotography/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Karnak Temple in Giza, Egypt on December 22, 2025. Photo by LounisPhotography/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Karnak Temple in Giza, Egypt on December 22, 2025. Photo by LounisPhotography/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Karnak Temple in Giza, Egypt on December 22, 2025. Photo by LounisPhotography/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Karnak Temple in Giza, Egypt on December 22, 2025. Photo by LounisPhotography/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Karnak Temple in Giza, Egypt on December 22, 2025. Photo by LounisPhotography/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Karnak Temple in Giza, Egypt on December 22, 2025. Photo by LounisPhotography/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Karnak Temple in Giza, Egypt on December 22, 2025. Photo by LounisPhotography/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Karnak Temple in Giza, Egypt on December 22, 2025. Photo by LounisPhotography/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Karnak Temple in Giza, Egypt on December 22, 2025. Photo by LounisPhotography/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Karnak Temple in Giza, Egypt on December 22, 2025. Photo by LounisPhotography/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Karnak Temple in Giza, Egypt on December 22, 2025. Photo by LounisPhotography/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Karnak Temple in Giza, Egypt on December 22, 2025. Photo by LounisPhotography/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Karnak Temple in Giza, Egypt on December 22, 2025. Photo by LounisPhotography/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sunset on the Nile in Giza, Egypt on December 22, 2025. Photo by LounisPhotography/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Karnak Temple in Giza, Egypt on December 22, 2025. Photo by LounisPhotography/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Karnak Temple in Giza, Egypt on December 22, 2025. Photo by LounisPhotography/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sunset on the Nile in Giza, Egypt on December 22, 2025. Photo by LounisPhotography/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Egypt

Luxor in Giza, Egypt on December 22, 2025. Photo by LounisPhotography/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Luxor in Giza, Egypt on December 22, 2025. Photo by LounisPhotography/ABACAPRESS.COM

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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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China: Monkey Snatches Man’s Snacks at Guizhou Temple

On November 28, in Guizhou, China, a video captured a monkey jumping onto a table at a temple to steal a man's snacks. The man attempted to chase the animal, but the monkey fled quickly with the loot.

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Japan: Deer Casually Cross Nara Marathon Course, Delighting Spectators

At the Nara Marathon held on Saturday, Dec. 13, and Sunday, Dec. 14, unique scenes rarely seen at any other marathon around the world were captured. As thousands of runners sped through the historic streets of the ancient capital, they were quietly watched by deer that live in Nara Park. Some deer casually wandered onto the course as runners passed by, creating heartwarming moments for spectators.

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Year-end cleanup at eastern Japan temple

Staff dust off Naritasan Shinsho-ji temple during annual year-end cleaning in Narita in Chiba Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Dec. 13, 2025.

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Year-end cleanup at eastern Japan temple

Staff dust off Naritasan Shinsho-ji temple during annual year-end cleaning in Narita in Chiba Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Dec. 13, 2025.

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Year-end cleanup at eastern Japan temple

Staff dust off Naritasan Shinsho-ji temple during annual year-end cleaning in Narita in Chiba Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Dec. 13, 2025.

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Year-end cleanup at eastern Japan temple

Staff dust off Naritasan Shinsho-ji temple during annual year-end cleaning in Narita in Chiba Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Dec. 13, 2025.

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Year-end cleanup at eastern Japan temple

Staff dust off Naritasan Shinsho-ji temple during annual year-end cleaning in Narita in Chiba Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Dec. 13, 2025.

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Pilgrims Continue Their Journey Toward Basilica of Guadalupe - Mexico

Devotees of the Virgin of Guadalupe arrive at the Basilica of Santa Maria Guadalupe to visit her temple during the Virgin of Guadalupe's day. on December 11, 2025 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Marco Gonzalez/ Eyepix Group)

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Pilgrims Continue Their Journey Toward Basilica of Guadalupe - Mexico

Devotees of the Virgin of Guadalupe arrive at the Basilica of Santa Maria Guadalupe to visit her temple during the Virgin of Guadalupe's day. on December 11, 2025 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Marco Gonzalez/ Eyepix Group)