Christmas trees around the world

A Christmas tree stands near the Brandenburg Gate on Dec. 9 in Berlin.

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The Capitol Christmas Tree is on display at the South Portico of the Virginia Capitol on Dec. 7 in Richmond.

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Fireworks explode over the state Capitol following the ceremonial lighting of the official state Christmas tree on Nov. 11 in Lansing, Mich.

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The state Capitol Christmas Tree shines on Dec. 5 in Sacramento, Calif.

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People watch as the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree is lit on Nov. 28 in New York City.

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A pyramid-shaped Christmas tree is displayed on Dec. 4 in Nice, France.

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People carry Christmas trees they cut themselves on Dec. 8 in a forest in Fischbach, Germany.

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