Hope rekindled as festive celebrations light up Christmas across the globe. Christmas eve and festival, has filled everyone with warmth and happiness, bringing back the lost hope and faith with its arrival. This is the power of festivities to unite and uplift us all.
Cheering up the Dec 25th the whole world celebrated the occasion in their own different and unique way. Some held events and some created something extraordinary. The massive representations during the festival have left the world in awe!
Let’s have a glimpse into how people celebrated Christmas this year and what made them stand out of all.
Most Insane Christmas Light Show Ever
A man surprised his neighbourhood with most insane Christmas light show ever. This was one of the most elaborated Christmas light setups people have ever seen.
Yet it looked like a simple holiday display, which was actually a highly engineered system involving thousands of LEDs, custom controllers, and carefully mapped lighting zones across the entire house.
Every snowflake, roofline, tree, arch, and color transition was programmed, wired, and tested so the entire house lights up in perfect harmony. To reach this level, creators used advanced lighting software that assigns channels to different fixtures, allowing them to sequence effects with precise timing.
The setup also required weatherproof cabling, power balancing so the circuits do not overload, and a central control hub that ran the entire show for the crowd. It was a massive technical undertaking disguised as a neighbourhood Christmas moment, and the detail behind it was unbelievable.
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Old Way to Lit Christmas Tree
Where the world is finding unique and modern ways to rule globally, Switzerland didn’t forget to follow its traditional and old way to lit up the Christmas tree.
Churches there, still keep a centuries-old ritual alive by lighting real candles on their holiday trees. Instead of using fancy lights, the actual flames flicker on the branches, warming the whole space with old-world glow that feels straight out of history.
It’s a practice rooted in culture and ceremony, and carefully maintaining the ritual that stays safe while preserving a tradition that began long before the modern decorations existed.
Snowman – Made In China
The giant snowman was created in Harbin, China. It was a massive, cheerful landmark that served as the official welcoming symbol for the annual International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival of the city.
Standing approximately 19 meters tall (about 62 feet) at Qunli Music Park, the 2025 version was sculpted using over 3,500 cubic meters of snow and featured a signature “healing” expression characterised by a warm smile, a giant red hat and a matching scarf with heart-shaped buttons.
While the festival is famous for its intricate ice palaces, this “Big Snowman” has become a viral sensation due to its friendly appearance and its scenic location along the banks of the Songhua River.
It served as a major public centrepiece that signalled the height of winter tourism in what is known as China’s “Ice City,” and is meticulously maintained to withstand the region’s sub-zero temperatures throughout the season.
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Explore the Santa Land
Christmas is a festival which is actually and greatly celebrated in Lapland, which is believed to be the land of Santa Claus. A trip to Lapland in Finland consists of major activities such as Snowmobile safari which can be done early in the morning to enjoy a beautiful sunrise or late at night to observe the Northern Lights.
Santa Claus Village in the city of Rovaniemi is the only place in the world where you can meet with the real Santa. Husky sleigh is another way to enjoy the beautiful landscape with the huskies running because they love it. Northern Lights are probably the main reason why people want to visit Lapland, it is just magnificent.
Reindeer sleigh in Rovaniemi brings you Christmas Atmosphere in between the beautiful snowy forest. And last but not the least, the Arcandia Adventure Park located in the city of Levi, will throw you in a fairytale, to live up your inner child’s dream for an evening.
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Walk-through Christmas Magic
Phoenix Mall of Asia in Bengaluru, India lit up the festive season with one of the grandest tree lightings the city has ever witnessed. The festive magic of came alive as people dived into the Christmas Market filled with festive finds and met their favourite Christmas characters across the mall. A walk-through Christmas portal was also designed where visitors enjoyed and experienced enchanting moments they ever had.
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Christmas Lights at Beachside
Downtown beach in Delray, Florida exited all by lighting up the biggest Christmas tree ever in the world. It enlightened the Holiday spirit and mesmerised all as the lights came on.
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Stunning Carol of Bells
The biggest flashmob ever was observed in Paris, France on Christmas night that stunned all with their performance. Violin Phonix gathered 100 musicians to perform a new orchestral version of Carol of the Bells for the inauguration of the Christmas Lights in the heart of Paris, with the amazing sound of Carol of the bells, originally published by Carl Fischer.
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Well, this was how the world celebrated Christmas saying goodbye to 2025 and welcoming the new year 2026 with utmost optimism filled with hope and faith to bring more joy and happiness next year. Let us know how you celebrated the festival in the comment section below.