People around the globe are gearing up for New Year as cities are decorated to ring in the festivities and yet many are still protesting the war continues between Israel and Hamas.

Israel-Hamas war: Gaza & Israel fail to light up for New Year amid fresh skirmishes

Thousands of bystanders watched from streets and bridges around the city and organisers said around 500 kayaks moved along the canal for a parade to bring light into the darkness.

Denmark: Festive kayaks light up Copenhagen's canals

Christmas Around the Corner the medieval Italian town of Gubbio is keeping up with its long tradition of lighting up the world's largest Christmas the the tree is made on the slopes of Mount Ingino.

Italy: World's largest Christmas tree lights up on a hill

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