Have yourself a merry little Christmas.
Whether you celebrate the holiday or not, it’s hard not to feel some yuletide joy when looking at photos of Christmas celebrations from around the world.
From holy celebrations to intimate gatherings of family and friends, Christmas is present in the tiniest of warm moments and the most elaborate displays.
However, due to an unexpected heat wave and what The Weather Network calls “astonishingly warm temperatures,” many Canadians are left only dreaming of a White Christmas.
CBC News reports Montreal set a new high for Dec. 24 with 16 C, while the weather hit nearly the same mark in the typically frigid Ottawa. These warmer-than-average temperatures are also affecting Maritime provinces and northeastern United States in what has become the planet’s hottest year on record.
But none of this is dampening the festive spirit on a global scale, as you can tell from these photos:
Christmas in Canada
So glad I decided to spend my Christmas break in Canada this year☀️ pic.twitter.com/xGmSjw5LYv— Matthew Robertson (@Matt_Robertson3) December 24, 2015
Merry Christmas @katzpix! MT: More winter wonderland at the @seatoskygondola today! #explorebc #travel #vancouver pic.twitter.com/MYKIrwFyBM— Sea to Sky Gondola (@seatoskygondola) December 24, 2015
Pretty! Winnipeggers go all out with Christmas light displays: https://t.co/RKWsL4S4Ks pic.twitter.com/do9bNpcTQO— Andrea Slobodian (@AndreaSloboCTV) December 24, 2015
Happy Christmas Eve from the whole team here at Destination Halifax! https://t.co/v1t3VRn3IA pic.twitter.com/OSCtLD9lrU— Destination Halifax (@hfxnovascotia) December 24, 2015
Nativity Church In Bethlehem, West Bank
Christians light candles at the Nativity Church, which is considered to be located over the cave that marks the birthplace of Jesus of Nazareth, as part of Christmas celebrations in Bethlehem, West Bank on Dec. 24, 2015. (Photo: Issam Rimawi/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images)
Christmas prayers in Bosnia
A Catholic priest holds a candle during Christmas midnight Mass in Sarajevo’s Cathedral, Bosnia, on Friday, Dec. 25, 2015. Roman Catholics around the world celebrate Christmas on Friday according to the Gregorian calendar. (AP Photo/Amel Emric)
A spectacular lights display in Russia
People watch a light show at the Dvortsovaya (Palace) square decorated for incoming New Year and Christmas celebration in St.Petersburg, Russia, Thursday, Dec. 24, 2015. (AP Photo/Dmitry Lovetsky)
Glowing candles in India
Indians light candles and offer prayers on the eve of Christmas at the Sacred Heart Cathedral in New Delhi, India, Dec. 24, 2015. (AP Photo/Saurabh Das)
Winter fun in the United States
People skate in Central Park on Dec. 24, 2015. (Photo: Don Emmert/AFP/Getty Images)
So many Santas! This is South Korea
Hundreds of volunteers clad in Santa Claus costumes throw their hats in the air during a Christmas charity event as they gather to deliver gifts for the poor in downtown Seoul, South Korea, Thursday, Dec. 24, 2015. (Photo: Lee Jin-man/AP)
More Christmas celebrations!
‘Tis the Season. #holiday #Christmas #hike #mountain #radlife #instamoment #energy #westcoast #santa #nature #earth #adventure #celebrate #life #iphoneshot #arizona #livefree #liveauthentic #love #spread #cheer #view #radlife #instagood #igers #igdaily #vibes #positive #happy #explore A photo posted by Sergio Lopez (@sergiollopez) on Dec 23, 2015 at 3:22pm PST
Happy 7 months to this chunky monkey! #babies #baby #babyboy #boy #mybaby #mybabyboy #babiesofinstagram #igbabies #carters #cartersbaby #santa #pjs #sleepers #christmas #smile #johnsons #johnsonsbaby #gerber #gerberbaby #gerberbaby2015photosearch #lovecarters #cute #adorable #oshkosh #babygap A photo posted by Lisa D (@lisad.24) on Dec 23, 2015 at 3:22pm PST
#happy#christmas#hungary ❤️❤️ A photo posted by Szabó Ricsi⚽️ (@szabo_ricsi77) on Dec 23, 2015 at 3:22pm PST
Merry Christmas, Eve everyone! We are slaving away in the kitchen haha ❤️ @WeLuvAllyB Cant wait for tonight! pic.twitter.com/GUTaFtJQVa— AllyBrooke Hernandez (@AllyBrooke) December 24, 2015
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