People look a Christmas lights on a street in Colombia

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The Bishop's House

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The Bishop's House

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Christmas Lights Adorn Business In Brooklyn, New York

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People walk next to the Christmas lights

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The windows on a store on Fifth Ave.

Fifth Ave. in New York. (Photo credit DON EMMERT/AFP/Getty Images)

A view of Christmas lights with the Italian colors in Via del Corso

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A picture shows the Christmas lights in Monte-Carlo Casino, Monaco

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Christmas lights in a street of Sevilla

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A woman and her daughter pose for a photo

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A visitor takes pictures in Malaysia

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The Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree

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Annual Elvis Presley Lighting Celebration

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The Oxford Street Christmas lights

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Visitors stand in front of the Capitol Christmas Tree

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Capitol Christmas Tree

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Holiday Display In Jackson Square

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Rockefeller Center

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Tree Lighting Ceremony At Caesars Palace

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Lincoln Center

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Mann's Grauman Chinese Theater

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Homes decorated with Christmas lights in Miami, Florida.

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Citadel Outlets, Los Angeles, CA

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Pasadena Residences Celebrate Christmas

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Pasadena Residences Celebrate Christmas

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Pasadena Residences Celebrate Christmas

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House in the Bronx

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Scores of people gather to view Christmas lights in the Bronx

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Christmas Lights Bring Christmas Spirit

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Christmas Lights Bring Christmas Spirit

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Christmas Lights Bring Christmas Spirit

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Christmas Lights Bring Christmas Spirit

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Christmas Lights Bring Christmas Spirit

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Americans Get Into Holiday Spirit with Christmas Lights

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Americans Get Into Holiday Spirit with Christmas Lights

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California Cities Erect Holiday Lights

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Homes decorated with Christmas lights in Miami, Florida.

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Homes decorated with Christmas lights in Miami, Florida.

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Saxon Artisans Prepare Christmas Delights, Germany

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New Orleans Residents Embrace The Holiday Season

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New Orleans Residents Embrace The Holiday Season

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New Orleans Residents Embrace The Holiday Season

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National Christmas Tree

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Suburbia Lights Up For Christmas in UK

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Suburbia Lights Up For Christmas in UK

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Suburbia Lights Up For Christmas in UK

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Suburbia Lights Up For Christmas in UK

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Suburbia Lights Up For Christmas in UK

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Stores in UK

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U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree

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U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree

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U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree

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Oxford Street in London

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Auckland Residents Celebrate Festive Period With Lights Displays

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Auckland Residents Celebrate Festive Period With Lights Displays

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Auckland Residents Celebrate Festive Period With Lights Displays

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Auckland Residents Celebrate Festive Period With Lights Displays

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Auckland Residents Celebrate Festive Period With Lights Displays

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Auckland Residents Celebrate Festive Period With Lights Displays

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Auckland Residents Celebrate Festive Period With Lights Displays

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Christmas Lights Illuminate Suburban Sydney

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Christmas Lights Illuminate Suburban Sydney

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Christmas Lights Illuminate Suburban Sydney

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 21: Homes in suburban Sydney are decorated with Christmas lights and illuminations in Matraville on December 21, 2009 in Sydney, Australia. The struggling economic climate of 2009 doesn't seem to have dissuaded Sydney residents from adorning their houses for the festival season, with home owners recreating Sydney landmarks including the Sydney Opera House, Luna Park and the Harbour Bridge alongside more traditional festive icons such as Frosty The Snowman and Santa Claus. (Photo by Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images)

Christmas Lights Illuminate Suburban Sydney

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 21: Homes in suburban Sydney are decorated with Christmas lights and illuminations in Matraville on December 21, 2009 in Sydney, Australia. The struggling economic climate of 2009 doesn't seem to have dissuaded Sydney residents from adorning their houses for the festival season, with home owners recreating Sydney landmarks including the Sydney Opera House, Luna Park and the Harbour Bridge alongside more traditional festive icons such as Frosty The Snowman and Santa Claus. (Photo by Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images)

Christmas Lights Illuminate Suburban Sydney

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 21: Homes in suburban Sydney are decorated with Christmas lights and illuminations in Matraville on December 21, 2009 in Sydney, Australia. The struggling economic climate of 2009 doesn't seem to have dissuaded Sydney residents from adorning their houses for the festival season, with home owners recreating Sydney landmarks including the Sydney Opera House, Luna Park and the Harbour Bridge alongside more traditional festive icons such as Frosty The Snowman and Santa Claus. (Photo by Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images)

Christmas Atmosphere In Milan

MILAN, ITALY - DECEMBER 21: A general view of Galleria Vittorio Emanuele with Christmas Lights on December 21, 2009 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images)

The Boulevard Christmas Lights Display Illuminates Outer Melbourne

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 22: Christmas festive lights adorn a house at The Boulevard Christmas Lights Display on December 22, 2009 in Ivanhoe on the outskirts of Melbourne, Australia. Residents cover their homes and gardens with lights and Christmas decorations every year, attracting upto 20,000 people every night and bringing local traffic to a standstill. (Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images)

The Boulevard Christmas Lights Display Illuminates Outer Melbourne

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 22: Christmas festive lights adorn a house at The Boulevard Christmas Lights Display on December 22, 2009 in Ivanhoe on the outskirts of Melbourne, Australia. Residents cover their homes and gardens with lights and Christmas decorations every year, attracting upto 20,000 people every night and bringing local traffic to a standstill. (Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images)

Red And Green Lights Adorn The Empire State Buidling For Christmas

NEW YORK - DECEMBER 23: The Empire State Building is seen lit in green and red Christmas colors (R) near Marble Collegiate Church (L) December 23, 2009 in New York City. Christians worldwide are gearing up for the December 25 holiday honoring the birth of Jesus Christ. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)

Red And Green Lights Adorn The Empire State Buidling For Christmas

NEW YORK - DECEMBER 23: The Empire State Building is seen lit in green and red Christmas colors December 23, 2009 in New York City. Christians worldwide are gearing up for the December 25 holiday honoring the birth of Jesus Christ. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)

Rihanna Turns On The Westfield Christmas Lights

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 04: (UK TABLOID NEWSPAPERS OUT) Rihanna turns on the Christmas lights at Westfield shopping centre, on November 4, 2010 in London, England. (Photo by Dave Hogan/Getty Images)

Sydney Kicks-Off Christmas Celebrations

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 18: Light projections at the historical Town Hall building celebrate Christmas on November 18, 2010 in Sydney, Australia. Thousands of Sydneysiders gathered in the CBD to enjoy the annual Children's Christmas concert, witness the lighting of the Christmas tree and kick-off the holiday season in Sydney. (Photo by Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images)

Sydney Kicks-Off Christmas Celebrations

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 18: Light projections at the historical Town Hall building celebrate Christmas on November 18, 2010 in Sydney, Australia. Thousands of Sydneysiders gathered in the CBD to enjoy the annual Children's Christmas concert, witness the lighting of the Christmas tree and kick-off the holiday season in Sydney. (Photo by Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images)

Lisa Snowdon Switches On Bond Street Lights

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 18: Presenter Lisa Snowdon switches on Bond Street Christmas Lights on November 18, 2010 in London, England. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images)

Christmas Lighting in Madrid

MADRID, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 27: Christmas lights illuminate the calle de Preciados on November 27, 2010 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Liesa Johannssen/Getty Images)

Christmas Lighting in Madrid

MADRID, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 27: Christmas lights designed by Purificacion Garcia illuminate the calle de Goya on November 27, 2010 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Liesa Johannssen/Getty Images)

Christmas Lighting in Madrid

MADRID, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 27: Christmas lights designed by Purificacion Garcia illuminate the calle de Goya on November 27, 2010 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Liesa Johannssen/Getty Images)

Christmas Lighting in Madrid

MADRID, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 28: Christmas lights designed by Teresa Sapey illuminate the calle Serrano on November 28, 2010 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Liesa Johannssen/Getty Images)

Christmas Lighting in Madrid

MADRID, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 28: Christmas lights designed by Teresa Sapey illuminate the calle Serrano on November 28, 2010 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Liesa Johannssen/Getty Images)

Christmas Lighting in Madrid

MADRID, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 28: Christmas lights illuminate the Plaza Mayor on November 28, 2010 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Liesa Johannssen/Getty Images)

Christmas Lighting in Madrid

MADRID, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 28: Christmas lights illuminate the calle de Alcala on November 28, 2010 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Liesa Johannssen/Getty Images)

Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting

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Houses Are Lit Up And Decorated for Christmas

STOCKPORT, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 02: A house is decorated and lit up with christmas lights to help raise money for the Macmillan Cancer Support in the village of Poynton on December 2, 2010 in Stockport, United Kingdom. Macmillan Cancer Support is joining in with Carers' Rights Day 2010 to help raise awareness of the benefits and entitlements available to carers. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

Houses Are Lit Up And Decorated for Christmas

STOCKPORT, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 02: A house is decorated and lit up with christmas lights to help raise money for the Macmillan Cancer Support in the village of Poynton on December 2, 2010 in Stockport, United Kingdom. Macmillan Cancer Support is joining in with Carers' Rights Day 2010 to help raise awareness of the benefits and entitlements available to carers. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

Houses Are Lit Up And Decorated for Christmas

STOCKPORT, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 02: A house is decorated and lit up with christmas lights to help raise money for the Macmillan Cancer Support in the village of Poynton on December 2, 2010 in Stockport, United Kingdom. Macmillan Cancer Support is joining in with Carers' Rights Day 2010 to help raise awareness of the benefits and entitlements available to carers. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

Houses Are Lit Up And Decorated for Christmas

STOCKPORT, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 02: A house is decorated and lit up with christmas lights to help raise money for the Macmillan Cancer Support in the village of Poynton on December 2, 2010 in Stockport, United Kingdom. Macmillan Cancer Support is joining in with Carers' Rights Day 2010 to help raise awareness of the benefits and entitlements available to carers. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

Houses Are Lit Up And Decorated for Christmas

STOCKPORT, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 02: Two children look around a house which is decorated and lit up with christmas lights to help raise money for the Macmillan Cancer Support in the village of Poynton on December 2, 2010 in Stockport, United Kingdom. Macmillan Cancer Support is joining in with Carers' Rights Day 2010 to help raise awareness of the benefits and entitlements available to carers. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

Capitol Christmas Tree

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Capitol Christmas Tree

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Annual TMS Tree Lighting and SCC Grant Ceremony

FORT WORTH, TX - DECEMBER 07: A 57-foot tall Douglas fir tree is covered in lights during the annual Christmas tree lighting at Texas Motor Speedway on December 7, 2010 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images for Texas Motor Speedway)

Christmas Lights In Central London

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 15: Christmas lights are illuminated on South Moulton Street on December 15, 2010 in London, England. Despite the global economic downturn and cold weather, high street retailers have generally been experiencing good Christmas trading which has been attributed in part to January's rise in VAT from 17.5% to 20%. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

Christmas Lights In Central London

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 15: Christmas lights are illuminated on Regent Street on December 15, 2010 in London, England. Despite the global economic downturn and cold weather, high street retailers have generally been experiencing good Christmas trading which has been attributed in part to January's rise in VAT from 17.5% to 20%. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

Christmas Lights In Central London

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 15: Christmas lights are illuminated on Regent Street on December 15, 2010 in London, England. Despite the global economic downturn and cold weather, high street retailers have generally been experiencing good Christmas trading which has been attributed in part to January's rise in VAT from 17.5% to 20%. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

Christmas Decorated House In Hamburg

HAMBURG, GERMANY - DECEMBER 15: A colourfully decorated house is iluminated with Christmas lights in the evening hours in the northern German city of Hamburg on December 15, 2010 in Hamburg, Germany. (Photo by Joern Pollex/Getty Images)

Christmas Lights Illuminate The Boulevard

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 16: Christmas festive lights are displayed on a house at The Boulevard Christmas lights display in the suburb of Ivanhoe on December 16, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia. Families from across Victoria descend on the suburb to see the residential display that attracts 10,000-20,000 people per night. (Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images)

Christmas Lights Illuminate The Boulevard

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 16: Christmas festive lights and decorations are displayed on a house at The Boulevard Christmas lights display in the suburb of Ivanhoe on December 16, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia. Families from across Victoria descend on the suburb to see the residential display that attracts 10,000-20,000 people per night. (Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images)

Christmas Lights Illuminate Sydney

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 17: A home is decorated with Christmas lights and illuminations in Matraville on December 17, 2010 in Sydney, Australia. The struggling economic climate of 2010 doesn't seem to have dissuaded Sydney residents from adorning their houses for the festival season, with home owners recreating Sydney landmarks including the Sydney Opera House, Luna Park and the Harbour Bridge alongside more traditional festive icons such as Frosty The Snowman and Santa Claus. (Photo by Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images)

Christmas Lights Illuminate Sydney

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 17: A home is decorated with Christmas lights and illuminations in Matraville on December 17, 2010 in Sydney, Australia. The struggling economic climate of 2010 doesn't seem to have dissuaded Sydney residents from adorning their houses for the festival season, with home owners recreating Sydney landmarks including the Sydney Opera House, Luna Park and the Harbour Bridge alongside more traditional festive icons such as Frosty The Snowman and Santa Claus. (Photo by Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images)

Christmas Lights Illuminate Sydney

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 17: A home is decorated with Christmas lights and illuminations in Matraville on December 17, 2010 in Sydney, Australia. The struggling economic climate of 2010 doesn't seem to have dissuaded Sydney residents from adorning their houses for the festival season, with home owners recreating Sydney landmarks including the Sydney Opera House, Luna Park and the Harbour Bridge alongside more traditional festive icons such as Frosty The Snowman and Santa Claus. (Photo by Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images)

Christmas Lights Illuminate Sydney

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 17: A home is decorated with Christmas lights and illuminations in Matraville on December 17, 2010 in Sydney, Australia. The struggling economic climate of 2010 doesn't seem to have dissuaded Sydney residents from adorning their houses for the festival season, with home owners recreating Sydney landmarks including the Sydney Opera House, Luna Park and the Harbour Bridge alongside more traditional festive icons such as Frosty The Snowman and Santa Claus. (Photo by Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images)

Christmas Lights Illuminate Sydney

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 17: A home is decorated with Christmas lights and illuminations in Matraville on December 17, 2010 in Sydney, Australia. The struggling economic climate of 2010 doesn't seem to have dissuaded Sydney residents from adorning their houses for the festival season, with home owners recreating Sydney landmarks including the Sydney Opera House, Luna Park and the Harbour Bridge alongside more traditional festive icons such as Frosty The Snowman and Santa Claus. (Photo by Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images)

Christmas Lights Illuminate Sydney

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 17: A home is decorated with Christmas lights and illuminations in Matraville on December 17, 2010 in Sydney, Australia. The struggling economic climate of 2010 doesn't seem to have dissuaded Sydney residents from adorning their houses for the festival season, with home owners recreating Sydney landmarks including the Sydney Opera House, Luna Park and the Harbour Bridge alongside more traditional festive icons such as Frosty The Snowman and Santa Claus. (Photo by Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images)

Christmas Lights Illuminate Sydney

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 17: A home is decorated with Christmas lights and illuminations in Matraville on December 17, 2010 in Sydney, Australia. The struggling economic climate of 2010 doesn't seem to have dissuaded Sydney residents from adorning their houses for the festival season, with home owners recreating Sydney landmarks including the Sydney Opera House, Luna Park and the Harbour Bridge alongside more traditional festive icons such as Frosty The Snowman and Santa Claus. (Photo by Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images)

Christmas Lights Illuminate Sydney

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 17: A home is decorated with Christmas lights and illuminations in Matraville on December 17, 2010 in Sydney, Australia. The struggling economic climate of 2010 doesn't seem to have dissuaded Sydney residents from adorning their houses for the festival season, with home owners recreating Sydney landmarks including the Sydney Opera House, Luna Park and the Harbour Bridge alongside more traditional festive icons such as Frosty The Snowman and Santa Claus. (Photo by Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images)

Christmas Lights Illuminate Sydney

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 17: A home is decorated with Christmas lights and illuminations in Matraville on December 17, 2010 in Sydney, Australia. The struggling economic climate of 2010 doesn't seem to have dissuaded Sydney residents from adorning their houses for the festival season, with home owners recreating Sydney landmarks including the Sydney Opera House, Luna Park and the Harbour Bridge alongside more traditional festive icons such as Frosty The Snowman and Santa Claus. (Photo by Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images)

Christmas Lights Illuminate Sydney

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 17: A home is decorated with Christmas lights and illuminations in Matraville on December 17, 2010 in Sydney, Australia. The struggling economic climate of 2010 doesn't seem to have dissuaded Sydney residents from adorning their houses for the festival season, with home owners recreating Sydney landmarks including the Sydney Opera House, Luna Park and the Harbour Bridge alongside more traditional festive icons such as Frosty The Snowman and Santa Claus. (Photo by Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images)

Christmas Lights Illuminate Sydney

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 17: A home is decorated with Christmas lights and illuminations in Matraville on December 17, 2010 in Sydney, Australia. The struggling economic climate of 2010 doesn't seem to have dissuaded Sydney residents from adorning their houses for the festival season, with home owners recreating Sydney landmarks including the Sydney Opera House, Luna Park and the Harbour Bridge alongside more traditional festive icons such as Frosty The Snowman and Santa Claus. (Photo by Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images)

Christmas Lights Illuminate Sydney

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 17: A home is decorated with Christmas lights and illuminations in Matraville on December 17, 2010 in Sydney, Australia. The struggling economic climate of 2010 doesn't seem to have dissuaded Sydney residents from adorning their houses for the festival season, with home owners recreating Sydney landmarks including the Sydney Opera House, Luna Park and the Harbour Bridge alongside more traditional festive icons such as Frosty The Snowman and Santa Claus. (Photo by Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images)

Christmas Lights Illuminate Sydney

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 17: A home is decorated with Christmas lights and illuminations in Matraville on December 17, 2010 in Sydney, Australia. The struggling economic climate of 2010 doesn't seem to have dissuaded Sydney residents from adorning their houses for the festival season, with home owners recreating Sydney landmarks including the Sydney Opera House, Luna Park and the Harbour Bridge alongside more traditional festive icons such as Frosty The Snowman and Santa Claus. (Photo by Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images)

Christmas Lights Illuminate Sydney

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 17: The 'Lights of Christmas' are featured at St Mary's Cathedral on December 17, 2010 in Sydney, Australia. Sydney celebrates Christmas with dazzling light projections on city landmarks such as St Mary's Cathedral, Town Hall and the Hyde Park Barracks Museum. (Photo by Jeremy Ng/Getty Images)

Christmas Lights Illuminate Sydney

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 17: The 'Lights of Christmas' are featured at St Mary's Cathedral on December 17, 2010 in Sydney, Australia. Sydney celebrates Christmas with dazzling light projections on city landmarks such as St Mary's Cathedral, Town Hall and the Hyde Park Barracks Museum. (Photo by Jeremy Ng/Getty Images)

Christmas Lights Illuminate Sydney

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 17: The 'Lights of Christmas' are featured at St Mary's Cathedral on December 17, 2010 in Sydney, Australia. Sydney celebrates Christmas with dazzling light projections on city landmarks such as St Mary's Cathedral, Town Hall and the Hyde Park Barracks Museum. (Photo by Jeremy Ng/Getty Images)

Malaysia Prepares For Christmas

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Malaysia Prepares For Christmas

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Christmas Lights Illuminate Melbourne

(Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images)

Christmas Lights Illuminate Melbourne

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Christmas Lights Illuminate Melbourne

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 19: Christmas festive lights are displayed on a house in Macleod on December 19, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia. Residents across Melbourne are lighting their property's with Christmas lights in the build up to Christmas Day. (Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images)

Christmas Lights Illuminate La Grand Place In Brussels

BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - DECEMBER 20: Christmas lights illuminate the Town Hall at La Grande Place on December 20, 2010 in Brussels, Belgium. (Photo by Mark Renders/Getty Images)

Christmas Lights Illuminate La Grand Place In Brussels

BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - DECEMBER 20: Christmas lights illuminate the Town Hall at La Grande Place on December 20, 2010 in Brussels, Belgium. (Photo by Mark Renders/Getty Images)

Christmas Lights Illuminate La Grand Place In Brussels

BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - DECEMBER 20: Christmas lights illuminate the Town Hall at La Grande Place on December 20, 2010 in Brussels, Belgium. (Photo by Mark Renders/Getty Images)

Christmas Lights Illuminate La Grand Place In Brussels

BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - DECEMBER 20: Christmas lights illuminate the Town Hall at La Grande Place on December 20, 2010 in Brussels, Belgium. (Photo by Mark Renders/Getty Images)

Christmas Lights Illuminate La Grand Place In Brussels

BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - DECEMBER 20: Christmas lights illuminate La Grande Place on December 20, 2010 in Brussels, Belgium. (Photo by Mark Renders/Getty Images)

Christmas Lights Adorn Business In Brooklyn, New York

NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 22: Christmas lights are viewed on homes on December 22, 2010 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. Brooklyn, one of the most culturally and ethnically diverse areas in the nation, hosts numerous neighborhoods where Christmas tree lights have become a significant attraction with hundreds of cars and pedestrians arriving daily to view the homes. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

Christmas Lights Adorn Business In Brooklyn, New York

NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 22: A group of teens stop in front of a house to look Christmas lights outside of a home on December 22, 2010 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. Brooklyn, one of the most culturally and ethnically diverse areas in the nation, hosts numerous neighborhoods where Christmas tree lights have become a significant attraction with hundreds of cars and pedestrians arriving daily to view the homes. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

Christmas Lights Adorn Business In Brooklyn, New York

NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 22: Christmas lights and a manger scene adorn the outside of a home on December 22, 2010 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. Brooklyn, one of the most culturally and ethnically diverse areas in the nation, hosts numerous neighborhoods where Christmas tree lights have become a significant attraction with hundreds of cars and pedestrians arriving daily to view the homes. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

Christmas Lights Adorn Business In Brooklyn, New York

NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 22: Christmas lights and a manger scene adorn the outside of a gas station on December 22, 2010 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. Brooklyn, one of the most culturally and ethnically diverse areas in the nation, hosts numerous neighborhoods where Christmas tree lights have become a significant attraction with hundreds of cars and pedestrians arriving daily to view the homes. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

Christmas Lights Adorn Business In Brooklyn, New York

NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 22: Christmas lights are viewed on homes on December 22, 2010 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. Brooklyn, one of the most culturally and ethnically diverse areas in the nation, hosts numerous neighborhoods where Christmas tree lights have become a significant attraction with hundreds of cars and pedestrians arriving daily to view the homes. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

Christmas Lights Adorn Business In Brooklyn, New York

NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 22: Christmas lights are viewed on homes on December 22, 2010 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. Brooklyn, one of the most culturally and ethnically diverse areas in the nation, hosts numerous neighborhoods where Christmas tree lights have become a significant attraction with hundreds of cars and pedestrians arriving daily to view the homes. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

Christmas Lights Adorn Business In Brooklyn, New York

NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 22: Christmas lights are viewed on homes on December 22, 2010 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. Brooklyn, one of the most culturally and ethnically diverse areas in the nation, hosts numerous neighborhoods where Christmas tree lights have become a significant attraction with hundreds of cars and pedestrians arriving daily to view the homes. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

Christmas Lights Adorn Business In Brooklyn, New York

NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 22: Christmas lights are viewed on homes on December 22, 2010 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. Brooklyn, one of the most culturally and ethnically diverse areas in the nation, hosts numerous neighborhoods where Christmas tree lights have become a significant attraction with hundreds of cars and pedestrians arriving daily to view the homes. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

Christmas Lights Adorn Business In Brooklyn, New York

NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 22: Christmas lights are viewed on homes on December 22, 2010 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. Brooklyn, one of the most culturally and ethnically diverse areas in the nation, hosts numerous neighborhoods where Christmas tree lights have become a significant attraction with hundreds of cars and pedestrians arriving daily to view the homes. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

Regent Street Christmas Lights Switch On

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 08: The Regent Street's Christmas lights 'switch on' celebrating the anticipated release of the film 'Arthur Christmas' at Regent Street on November 8, 2011 in London, England. (Photo by Ben Pruchnie/Getty Images)

Christmas Illuminations Launch of BHV

PARIS, FRANCE - NOVEMBER 16: The facade of the Bazar de l'Hotel de Ville is illuminated with Chistmas lights on November 16, 2011 in Paris, France. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)

Edinburgh Launches Its Christmas Light Night

EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - NOVEMBER 24: Rachel Howison and her children Rafferty, aged 4, and Rose, aged 1, attend the Edinburgh launch of its Christmas Lights Night festivities on November 24, 2011 in Edinburgh, Scotland. Light Night marked the start of the city?s festive programme which is set to run for six weeks up until January 4. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

London's Christmas Retail Rush Begins

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 27: Christmas lights are illuminated on Oxford Street on November 27, 2011 in London, England. Retailers have predicted that tomorrow will be the busiest and biggest online shopping day of the year, as consumers purchase goods in time for Christmas deliveries. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

London's Christmas Retail Rush Begins

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 27: Shoppers walk beneath Christmas lights on South Moulton Street on November 27, 2011 in London, England. Retailers have predicted that tomorrow will be the busiest and biggest online shopping day of the year, as consumers purchase goods in time for Christmas deliveries. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

London's Christmas Retail Rush Begins

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 27: Christmas lights are illuminated on Oxford Street on November 27, 2011 in London, England. Retailers have predicted that tomorrow will be the busiest and biggest online shopping day of the year, as consumers purchase goods in time for Christmas deliveries. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

Christmas Atmosphere Abundant In Berlin

BERLIN, GERMANY - NOVEMBER 28: Visitors walk through the Christmas market at Alexanderplatz under an illuminated ferris wheel at dusk on November 29, 2011 in Berlin, Germany. Berlin is in the midst of full Christmas season with Christmas markets, Christmas lights and of course Christmas shopping. (Photo by Sean Gallup/Getty Images)

Christmas Atmosphere Abundant In Berlin

BERLIN, GERMANY - NOVEMBER 28: A Weihnachtspyramide, or German Christmas pyramid, stands at a Christmas market at Alexanderplatz on December 10, 2011 in Berlin, Germany. Berlin is in the midst of full Christmas season with Christmas markets, Christmas lights and of course Christmas shopping. (Photo by Adam Berry/Getty Images)

London's Christmas Retail Rush Begins

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 29: Christmas lights on Carnaby Street on November 29, 2011 in London, England. Chancellor George Osborne outlined in his Autumn Statement today in the House Of Commons, his plans to boost the UK's economy and respond to the warning that the UK is highly likely to slip back into a recession. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

The Lights On The Trafalgar Square Christmas Tree Are Switched On

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 01: The Norwegian Christmas tree lights up Trafalgar Square on December 1, 2011 in London, England. The Trafalgar Square Christmas Tree is the City of Oslo's traditional Christmas gift to the City of Westminster as a token of thanks for British support during the years of occupation. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images)

The Lights On The Trafalgar Square Christmas Tree Are Switched On

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 01: The Norwegian Christmas tree lights up Trafalgar Square on December 1, 2011 in London, England. The Trafalgar Square Christmas Tree is the City of Oslo's traditional Christmas gift to the City of Westminster as a token of thanks for British support during the years of occupation. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images)

Christmas Decorations In China

SHANGHAI, CHINA - DECEMBER 01: (CHINA OUT) A Christmas tree stands at Shanghai Times Square on December 1, 2011 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by ChinaFotoPress/Getty Images)

Christmas Decorations In China

BEIJING, CHINA - DECEMBER 01: (CHINA OUT) A general view of Christmas decorations at Wangfujing Street on December 1, 2011 in Beijing, China. (Photo by ChinaFotoPress/Getty Images)

Christmas Decorations In China

BEIJING, CHINA - DECEMBER 01: (CHINA OUT) A general view of Christmas decorations at Wangfujing Street on December 1, 2011 in Beijing, China. (Photo by ChinaFotoPress/Getty Images)

Christmas Atmosphere Abundant In Berlin

BERLIN, GERMANY - DECEMBER 10: A Weihnachtspyramide, or German Christmas pyramid, stands at a Christmas market at Alexanderplatz on December 10, 2011 in Berlin, Germany. Berlin is in the midst of full Christmas season with Christmas markets, Christmas lights and of course Christmas shopping. (Photo by Adam Berry/Getty Images)

Christmas Atmosphere Abundant In Berlin

BERLIN, GERMANY - DECEMBER 10: An artificial snowman stands at a Christmas market in front of the television tower, or Fernsehturm at Alexanderplatz on December 10, 2011 in Berlin, Germany. Berlin is in the midst of full Christmas season with Christmas markets, Christmas lights and of course Christmas shopping. (Photo by Adam Berry/Getty Images)

Australia Lights Up For Christmas

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 14: Families watch the Crown Christmas Spectacular at Crown Casino on December 14, 2011 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Hamish Blair/Getty Images)

Australia Lights Up For Christmas

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 14: Families watch the Crown Christmas Spectacular at Crown Casino on December 14, 2011 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Hamish Blair/Getty Images)

Australia Lights Up For Christmas

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 14: Families watch the Crown Christmas Spectacular at Crown Casino on December 14, 2011 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Hamish Blair/Getty Images)

Australia Lights Up For Christmas

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 14: Families watch the Crown Christmas Spectacular at Crown Casino on December 14, 2011 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Hamish Blair/Getty Images)

Suburbia Lights Up For Christmas

MELKSHAM, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 16: A semi-detached house is lit up with exterior Chrismas lights on December 16, 2011 in Melksham, England. The trend to decorate the exterior of houses - which became popular in the USA during the 1960s - continues in the UK despite the continuing gloomy economic forecast, with some of the larger displays raising money for charitable causes. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images)

Suburbia Lights Up For Christmas

MELKSHAM, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 16: A semi-detached house is lit up with exterior Christmas lights on December 16, 2011 in Melksham, England. The trend to decorate the exterior of houses - which became popular in the USA during the 1960s - continues in the UK despite the continuing gloomy economic forecast, with some of the larger displays raising money for charitable causes. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images)

Suburbia Lights Up For Christmas

MELKSHAM, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 16: Christmas lights are seen in a house on December 16, 2011 in Melksham, England. The trend to decorate the exterior of houses - which became popular in the USA during the 1960s - continues in the UK despite the continuing gloomy economic forecast, with some of the larger displays raising money for charitable causes. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images)

Suburbia Lights Up For Christmas

MELKSHAM, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 16: A semi-detached house is lit up with exterior Christmas lights on December 16, 2011 in Melksham, England. The trend to decorate the exterior of houses - which became popular in the USA during the 1960s - continues in the UK despite the continuing gloomy economic forecast, with some of the larger displays raising money for charitable causes. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images)

Suburbia Lights Up For Christmas

(Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images)

MELKSHAM, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 16: A semi-detached house is lit up with exterior Christmas lights on December 16, 2011 in Melksham, England. The trend to decorate the exterior of houses - which became popular in the USA during the 1960s - continues in the UK despite the continuing gloomy economic forecast, with some of the larger displays raising money for charitable causes. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images)

Suburbia Lights Up For Christmas

MELKSHAM, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 16: A semi-detached house is lit up with exterior Christmas lights on December 16, 2011 in Melksham, England. The trend to decorate the exterior of houses - which became popular in the USA during the 1960s - continues in the UK despite the continuing gloomy economic forecast, with some of the larger displays raising money for charitable causes. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images)

Christmas Celebrations In New Zealand

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - DECEMBER 17: Christmas lights decorate Franklin Road houses and businesses in Ponsonby on December 17, 2011 in Auckland, New Zealand. A long range forecast issued today indicates that New Zealanders should enjoy a warm and sunny Christmas, unlike their Australian neighbours on the East Coast, where rain is expected. (Photo by Sandra Mu/Getty Images)

Christmas Celebrations In New Zealand

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - DECEMBER 17: Christmas lights decorate Franklin Road houses and businesses in Ponsonby on December 17, 2011 in Auckland, New Zealand. A long range forecast issued today indicates that New Zealanders should enjoy a warm and sunny Christmas, unlike their Australian neighbours on the East Coast, where rain is expected. (Photo by Sandra Mu/Getty Images)

Japan Lights Up For Christmas

YOKOHAMA, JAPAN - DECEMBER 17: General view of Christmas illuminations on December 17, 2011 in Yokohama, Japan. (Photo by Lintao Zhang/Getty Images)

Christmas Lights In Barcelona

BARCELONA, SPAIN - DECEMBER 17: Costumers walk around the shoping area on the penultimate Saturday before Christmas on December 17, 2011 in Barcelona, Spain. Christmas is one week from tomorrow. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

Australia Lights Up For Christmas

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 18: The façade of St Mary?s Cathedral is lit up during the Lights of Christmas celebration on December 18, 2011 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

Australia Lights Up For Christmas

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 18: The façade of St Mary?s Cathedral is lit up during the Lights of Christmas celebration on December 18, 2011 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

Australia Lights Up For Christmas

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 18: The façade of St Mary?s Cathedral is lit up during the Lights of Christmas celebration on December 18, 2011 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

Australia Lights Up For Christmas

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 18: The façade of St Mary?s Cathedral is lit up during the Lights of Christmas celebration on December 18, 2011 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

Australia Lights Up For Christmas

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 18: The façade of St Mary?s Cathedral is lit up during the Lights of Christmas celebration on December 18, 2011 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

Australia Lights Up For Christmas

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 18: The façade of St Mary?s Cathedral is lit up during the Lights of Christmas celebration on December 18, 2011 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

Australia Lights Up For Christmas

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 18: The façade of St Mary?s Cathedral is lit up during the Lights of Christmas celebration on December 18, 2011 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

Australia Lights Up For Christmas

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 18: (EDITORS NOTE: Image was created using a variable planed lens.) A Christmas window display is seen in the store front of the David Jones Store in Sydney's Central Business District on December 18, 2011 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

Australia Lights Up For Christmas

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 18: The façade of St Mary?s Cathedral is lit up during the Lights of Christmas celebration on December 18, 2011 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

Australia Lights Up For Christmas

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 19: A house is lit up with exterior Christmas lights on December 19, 2011 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

Australia Lights Up For Christmas

CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 19: Christmas festive lights are displayed on a house in Forrest on December 19, 2011 in Canberra, Australia. Residents across Canberra are lighting their property's with Christmas lights in the build up to Christmas Day. (Photo by Mark Nolan/Getty Images)

Australia Lights Up For Christmas

CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 19: Christmas festive lights are displayed on a house in Flynn on December 19, 2011 in Canberra, Australia. Residents across Canberra are lighting their property's with Christmas lights in the build up to Christmas Day. (Photo by Mark Nolan/Getty Images)

Australia Lights Up For Christmas

CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 19: Christmas festive lights are displayed on a house in Forrest on December 19, 2011 in Canberra, Australia. Residents across Canberra are lighting their property's with Christmas lights in the build up to Christmas Day. (Photo by Mark Nolan/Getty Images)

Australia Lights Up For Christmas

CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 19: Christmas festive lights are displayed on a house in Flynn on December 19, 2011 in Canberra, Australia. Residents across Canberra are lighting their property's with Christmas lights in the build up to Christmas Day. (Photo by Mark Nolan/Getty Images)

Australia Lights Up For Christmas

CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 19: Christmas festive lights are displayed on a house in Flynn on December 19, 2011 in Canberra, Australia. Residents across Canberra are lighting their property's with Christmas lights in the build up to Christmas Day. (Photo by Mark Nolan/Getty Images)

Australia Lights Up For Christmas

CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 19: People come to see Christmas festive lights displayed on a house in Flynn on December 19, 2011 in Canberra, Australia. Residents across Canberra are lighting their property's with Christmas lights in the build up to Christmas Day. (Photo by Mark Nolan/Getty Images)

Australia Lights Up For Christmas

CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 19: People take photos of Christmas festive lights displayed on a house in Flynn on December 19, 2011 in Canberra, Australia. Residents across Canberra are lighting their property's with Christmas lights in the build up to Christmas Day. (Photo by Mark Nolan/Getty Images)