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Photos of Midnight Mass and Holy Observances of Christmas (36 photos)

After many images of Santa Claus, bright lights, and shopping malls, one last photo visit to Christmas, focusing on the holy aspect—the commemoration of the birth of Jesus Christ and the varying Christian observances around the world, often at midnight. Gathered here are Christmas services and observances from China, Kenya, Iran, Iraq, England, the U.S., India, Indonesia, Nigeria, Israel, France, and many more countries.

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Believers of Legio Maria of African Church Mission hold candles during their overnight Christmas Mass at the church near Ugunja, the western part of Kenya, early on December 25, 2017. (Fredrik Lerneryd / AFP / Getty)
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https://www.theatlantic.com/photo/2017/12/photos-of-midnight-mass-and-holy-observances-of-christmas/549203/