Waterskiing Santas and giant cuts of meat: Christmas around the world
Summary
People around the world are celebrating Christmas in various ways. Events include skiing Santas in the U.S., Christmas Mass with Pope Leo XIV in Italy, and meat auctions in London, among other festivities in places like Ukraine, China, and Pakistan.Key Facts
- In Alexandria, Virginia, people enjoy an event with Santas water skiing.
- Pope Leo XIV led a Christmas Eve Mass at the Vatican in Italy.
- London's Smithfield meat market held a traditional Christmas Eve meat auction.
- Worshippers in Ukraine, China, and Pakistan attended Christmas Eve services at their local churches.
- Many Christians celebrate Christmas on December 25, but Orthodox Christians often celebrate on January 7.
- Christmas celebrations also took place in Bethlehem, considered the birthplace of Jesus.
- Various other places, like Kenya and Sri Lanka, held Christmas Eve masses and decorations.
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