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Let's start at home: the decorations for this Christmas tree in the Bayview District in San Francisco were made by the residents of a nearby senior citizens' center.
It was not possible to find out on the institution's website whether they would also send the opulent spheres overseas on request.
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2/11
For this blue cone, you could easily rewrite: "You don't even green in summer, not even in winter when it's not even snowing." Nevertheless, the tree seems to encourage strollers to take snapshots.
You have to decide for yourself whether it is because of him or because of the skyline behind it.
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3/11
The little trees that flank the blue cone in Hong Kong look more familiar.
But who is sitting back there in the barred shed?
But not Santa Claus ...?
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4/11
Bullets so pale.
For the Vatican, the decoration on this tree in St. Peter's Square is possibly a bit poor.
In return, the plant looks back on an impressive history (which is now coming to an end): it is said to be 113 years old and 28 meters high, a gift from the city of Andalo in Trentino, Italy.
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5/11
Pale bullets, what do you think?
If you have not yet got the idea to garnish the decorations on the tree individually with fairy lights: This installation in Jerusalem shows how it is done.
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6/11
Is that a Christmas tree, or is it a mandala that stands in Conversano, Italy on the Piazza Castello?
It is always inspiring, at least for those who think that they have finally seen enough of the ball fuss.
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7/11
If you belong to the group of readers who can no longer see the ball fuss, this frame may also appeal to you.
It's in Yucatán, Mexico and looks like it can be put away in a wonderful space-saving way after the festival.
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8/11
However, the prize for the most daring tree dummy goes undoubtedly to this collection of 22,000 light-emitting diodes in the Ecuadorian city of Cuenca.
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9/11
Are there really beach balls hanging there?
That would at least suit the climate in the city where this Christmas tree is located.
In Sydney, Australia, it's at least 20 degrees.
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10/11
Attention, drop in temperature!
In Edmonton in the Canadian province of Alberta there is no complaint about a lack of snow.
But maybe about children who are too enthusiastic about Christmas and climbing?
In any case, the signs at the foot of the tree make it clear: this game is not ridden.
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11/11
Finally, something for the traditional among us: a real tree, presumably with classic jewelry, on the Piazza Duomo in Milan.
Happy advent!
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