World celebrate Christmas

Updated: 2005-12-25 09:02

An Indian rickshaw-puller (R) dressed as Santa Claus moves school children in the northern Indian city Lucknow December 24, 2005. Although Christians make up less than three percent of India's population, Christmas remains a popular festival and is celebrated widely across the country by people of all faiths.

Formula One world champion Fernando Alonso of Spain (L) poses with Santa Claus during a charity event in Oviedo, northern Spain, December 24, 2005. [Reuters]