See how countries around the world celebrate the joy of the holiday season. By Doyle James Barton

1. THE HOLIDAY SEASON
AROUND THE WORLD
by D. James Barton

2. LONDON
➤ Santa and Mrs. Clause wave to
the crowd during Harrods
Annual Christmas Parade.

3. JAPAN
➤ The Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea
Paradise aquarium puts on a
Christmas themed aquatics show.

4. RUSSIA
➤ Performers dress up as Grandfather
Frost and his granddaughter the
Snowgirl for Christmas and New
Years themed events.

5. SOUTH KOREA
➤ Volunteers wear Santa Clause outfits and
deliver gifts for the poor. South Korea is the
only East Asian country to recognize
Christmas as a national holiday, and it’s
popularity continues to grow.

6. UNITED STATES
➤ Of course, there’s nothing quite like
the iconic tree and ice skating rink at
Rockefeller Center, right here in
America.

7. “I will honor Christmas in my heart,
and try to keep it all the year.
-Charles Dickens