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The spectacular tree-lighting ceremony. Reuters

Crowds gather around a giant Christmas tree that has been officially lit up at the entrance of Byblos, in Lebanon, on Thursday. EPA

Crowds gather around a giant Christmas tree that has been officially lit up at the entrance of Byblos, in Lebanon, on Thursday. EPA

A light show behind the Christmas tree gave Byblos locals a reason to celebrate, despite an uncertain future during Lebanon's economic crisis. EPA

The spectacular tree-lighting ceremony. Reuters

The spectacular tree-lighting ceremony. Reuters

Crowds gather around a giant Christmas tree that has been officially lit up at the entrance of Byblos, in Lebanon, on Thursday. EPA

Crowds gather around a giant Christmas tree that has been officially lit up at the entrance of Byblos, in Lebanon, on Thursday. EPA

A light show behind the Christmas tree gave Byblos locals a reason to celebrate, despite an uncertain future during Lebanon's economic crisis. EPA

The spectacular tree-lighting ceremony. Reuters

The spectacular tree-lighting ceremony. Reuters

Byblos Christmas tree brings comfort despite uncertain future - in pictures

Cars follow the bend of a forest road in the Taunus region near Frankfurt, Germany, after overnight snow. AP

Pictures of the week: From snowfall in Germany to art in Abu Dhabi

Students gather to prepare before going into the hall

Photo Essay: Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi holds its 15th Graduation at Emirates Palace