In Pics: World rings in early Christmas festivities amid wars and protests

As the world struggles to navigate through the turbulence offered by year 2023, People across the globe ushered in early Christmas festivities.

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In the year 2023, Ukraine created history by celebrating Christmas on December 25 for the first time in 100 years. Just like Russia, the war-stricken nation used to celebrate the festival on Jan. 7.

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Amid the ongoing Economic Crisis, Argentina ringed in Christmas festivities along with a new president in the face of Javier Milei. After getting elected Milei brought in radical economic reforms.

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Amid the growing political discontent in Europe, authorities across the continent tighten up the security in their respective nations. A man can be seen getting searched at a Cathedral in Germany.

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Christmas festivities were scaled-down in Bethlehem amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. In the city located on the West Bank, Palestinian scouts held a parade near the Church of Nativity.

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Meanwhile, in the United States, Floridians kept it light as they participated in the surfing Santa event.

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As soon as the clock struck midnight, Indians from Delhi to Chennai offered Christmas prayers. A sand artist in Odisha managed to create a world records by creating a Santa on sand.

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Meanwhile, Christians in Pakistan also attended a midnight mass at St. Andrews Church in Karachi. Overall, the world ringed in Christmas festivities in the midst of a turbulent climate.

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