In pictures: Christmas Eve 2019
As people around the world get ready to ring in the Christmas festivities, TRT World wishes a Merry Christmas to those who are celebrating.
People dressed as Santa Claus from Rostocker Seehunde eV, swim in the Baltic Sea in Mecklenburg-West Pomerania, Germany during the traditional Christmas bath on Christmas Eve.
Festive and charity events have already begun in many parts of the world to celebrate this year's Christmas.
The images below capture the glimpse of these celebrations: