Heralded by the blare of trumpets reflecting Christmas joy, Pope Benedict XVI is presides over Christmas Eve Mass in St Peter's Basilica, packed with tourists, Romans and other faithful
Christmas celebrations have kicked off around the world today as revellers across different timezones toasted the clock striking midnight. At the Vatican Pope Benedict XVI held his annual Christmas night holy mass at St Peter's Basilica to mark the nativity of Jesus Christ. In Florida, around 150 surfing Santas, elves, snowmen and other Christmas characters took to the water in Cocoa Beach. The George Trosset's Surfing Santa event Christmas in the Sand event raised money for Grind for Life, which helps people with cancer.
Pope Benedict XVI prays as he leads the Christmas night mass in the Saint Peter's Basilica at the Vatican
Christmas Mass was held at Saint Peter's Basilica at the Vatican
Christians hold candles at a Christmas Eve service at the Chapel at Crosspoint in Getzville, New York
Gangnam Christmas: Scores of people in Wuhan, China, dressed as Father Christmas perform Gangnam Style
Barcelona: Competitors jump into the sea during the 103rd Barcelona Traditional Christmas Swimming Cup today
Tradition: The event, where competitors swim 200 metres, was launched in 1908
Festive spirit: Santa Claus water-skis on Potomac River near Washington DC during the 27th Annual Water Skiing show
Foolhardy: The sun shone briefly in Exmouth for the annual Christmas Day swim
source: dailymail
It's Christmas time... Celebrations kick off around the world as clocks strike midnight
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