New York City prides itself on its sparkling Christmas trees. But these spruces from around the world give the NYC dazzle a little holiday spirited competition. The National Christmas Tree lights up in front of the Obama's eyes near the White House in Washington, DC.
Fireworks mark the occasion for the inaugural lighting of this 68-meter tall spruce in Sao Paulo Brazil.
This purple dazzler illuminates over Megeve, France. Taking a note from the Rockefeller tree topper, this lumber is adorned with Swarovski crystals.
This 32-foot Christmas wonder is presented to the people of Washington by the Norwegian Embassy in DC. It lights the path for holiday travelers in Union Station.
This Christmas tree illuminates the old Portuguese-inspired architecture of Macau
Across the water in another Chinese special administrative region, the tallest Christmas tree in Hong Kong glows with its Swarovski crystal bands. The Bank of China building lights up the background.
The national tree glows amidst the backdrop of the Capitol on the West lawn.
In Beirut, Lebanon, fireworks light the sky as the Christmas tree is lit in the capital.
In Paris, this tree glistens in the famous Galeries Lafayette.
In Madrid, the Spanish choose to be eco-friendly this holiday. Low consumption light bulbs adorn this tree in the capital.
The giant Christmas tree on the bank of the Rodrigo de Freitas Lake is illuminated in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. On its 15th anniversary, the lit-up tree is recognized as the largest of its kind in the world!
Even in the tropics of Hawaii, this tree of poinsettias spreads holiday cheer.
The New York Stock Exchange tree.
The infamous Rockefeller Center tree.
Prague's tree sits in front of the Tyn Church at the Old Town Square.
Crowds gather in Poland as the Christmas tree is lit in front of the Royal Castle in Warsaw.
This musically inspired tree towers over Beijing, China.
Workers build a giant tree in the northern Philippines, where the Christmas season begins on December 16 with dawn masses and ends on the first week of January.
For more views of trees around the world, visit the New York Daily News online.
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