Chinese visit a Christmas-decorated Starbucks in Beijing
Chinese visit a Christmas-decorated Starbucks in downtown Beijing on December 8, 2016. Starbucks said Wednesday it expects its fast-growing China business will possibly one day eclipse its U.S. market. The company also said it plans to open 12,000 additional stores globally in the next five years. Photo by Stephen Shaver/UPI
Chinese visit a mall decorated for Christmas in Beijing
Chinese and tourists visit "The Place" shopping mall, which features one of the world's longest LED screens and has been adorned with Christmas decorations, in Beijing on December 7, 2016. Most Chinese who celebrate Christmas, an increasingly popular Western holiday, do so as a happy occasion for get-togethers with friends, relatives and couples - without any religious attachment. Photo by Stephen Shaver/UPI
United States President Barack Obama makes remarks as he and the First Family attend the National Christmas Tree Lighting on the Ellipse in Washington, DC on Thursday, December 1, 2016. Pool Photo by Ron Sachs/UPI
People gather around the newly lit Christmas Tree near the NYSE at the ceremonies for the 93rd annual Christmas Tree lighting after the closing bell at the New York Stock Exchange on Wall Street in New York City on December 1, 2016. The Dow Jones industrial average closed at 19,191.93 up 68 points at a new all time high. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
Rockettes and Timothy Dolan at Radio City Music Hall
Radio City Rockettes gather around New York Archbishop Cardinal Timothy Dolan as he throws holy water at a ceremony blessing the animals that will appear in the Radio City Christmas Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall on November 1, 2016 in New York City. The "Living Nativity" scene has been a part of the production since its inception in 1933. The Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes will run from November 11, 2016 to January 2, 2017. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
The Christmas Tree is lit for the first time of the season at the annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at Rockefeller Center in New York City on November 30, 2016. Thousands of revelers crowded the sidewalks for the event. The Tree will remain lit and can be viewed until 9pm on January 7, 2017. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
Holiday decorations made of Legos are seen in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, D.C. on November 29, 2016. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI
A portrait of former First Lady Hillary Clinton is seen alongside snowmen during a holiday decoration tour at the White House in Washington, D.C. on November 29, 2016. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI
Floats, movie characters and marching bands at the 85th Hollywood Christmas Parade
The Milton High School Marching Band from Georgia makes its way down Hollywood Boulevard during the 85th Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade on Hollywood Boulevard in Los Angeles, California on November 27, 2016. Photo by Christine Chew/UPI
People gather and take pictures at the unveiling of the Lord & Taylor NYC 2016 Holiday Windows displays on November 10, 2016 in New York City. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
A man dressed as Santa Clause speaks at the unveiling of the Lord & Taylor NYC 2016 Holiday Windows display on November 10, 2016 in New York City. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
President Barack Obama and First Lady attend a Hanukkah reception
Two snowmen with kippah are seen next to a portrait of Hillary Clinton in the corridor of the White House while Us President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama attend a Hanukkah reception in the East Room of the White House, December 14, 2016 in Washington, DC. Pool photo by Aude Guerrucci/UPI
Christians Light Candles In The Church of Nativity In Bethlehem
A girl watches her mother light a candle in the Church of Nativity, where tradition believes Jesus Christ was born, in the biblical town of Bethlehem, West Bank, December 20, 2016. Photo by Debbie Hill/UPI
Palestinians Walk Outside The Church of Nativity In Bethlehem
A Palestinian talks on her cellphone in Manger Square outside the Church of Nativity, where tradition believes Jesus Christ was born, in the biblical town of Bethlehem, West Bank, December 20, 2016. Photo by Debbie Hill/UPI
Priests Carry Candles In The Church of Nativity In Bethlehem
Franciscan priests carry candlesin a procession in the Church of Nativity, where tradition believes Jesus Christ was born, in the biblical town of Bethlehem, West Bank, December 20, 2016. Photo by Debbie Hill/UPI
A man walks past outdoor Christmas decorations at the entrance of an upscale shopping mall in Beijing on December 20, 2016. Christmas has become China's favorite Western holiday, celebrated by shopping, having dinners with friends and family and throwing holiday parties. Photo by Stephen Shaver/UPI
Pope Francis celebrates mass on Christmas Eve in the Vatican
A Christmas tree shines in St. Peter's Square as Pope Francis celebrates mass on Christmas Eve, marking the birth of Jesus Christ, on December 24, 2016 at St Peter's basilica in the Vatican. Photo by Stefano Spaziani/UPI
Pope Francis delivers his Christmas Day "Urbi et Orbi" message to the world from the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican on December 25, 2016. The pope, leader of 1.2 million Roman Catholics, called for peace in the world's conflict zones and also addressed the gap between the rich and poor. Photo by Stefano Spaziani/UPI