Christmas all over the world

People all over the world are celebrating Christmas. In rich countries and in poor ones, in war-torn nations and in peaceful societies, lights and displays have gone up and there's a blur of activity as we go about our holiday rituals—cooking, last-minute shopping, going to Mass, and getting together with loved ones.

Let's check out just a few scenes around the globe as people mark the holiday season with festivity and hope for better days ahead.

— BM, GMA Integrated News