Christmas lights are up. Christmas cake is getting baked and the festivities are evident across the world. Christmas is being observed the entire week leading up to December 25 with carols and Santa Claus distributing gifts to kids. This is the season to be merry…

Warsaw Lights:

People skate on the ice rink at the Christmas market in the Old Town in Warsaw, Poland.

Austrian Winter:

People enjoy visiting a Christmas market in the old town of Innsbruck, Austria.

Washington Holidays:

People shop for holiday and Christmas-related gifts and items at the Annual Downtown Holiday Market in Washington, DC.

Mumbai Smiles:

Preparations are underway to welcome Christmas and New Year. Christmas trees, various types of Santa Claus, snowmen, reindeer and various decorative items are being purchased in the Crawford Market area.

Frankfurt Welcomes:

People walk on a small street between the Christmas market and the main shopping street in Frankfurt, Germany.

Munich Love:

Festive decorations for sale at a stall in the Christmas market in Munich, Germany. Despite slowing, inflation in the 19-nation euro area remains five times the 2% goal.

Bow-wow In Jakarta:

Dogs are seen near Santa Claus statues at the Central Market PIK in Jakarta, Indonesia.

German Ferris Wheel:

An Overview of Dresden’s Neustadt district with Augustusmarkt Christmas market in Dresden, Germany.

Hong Kong Shopping:

People shop for Christmas items at a market in Hong Kong.