People walk near trees illuminated with Christmas lights at Under den Linden, near the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin November 27, 2009. Berlin's mayor Klaus Wowereit on Friday switched on Christmas decorations, illuminating 270 trees with lights stretching a total of 80 km (50 miles). Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 3 months ago

People walk near trees illuminated with Christmas lights at Under den Linden, near the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin November 27, 2009. Berlin's mayor Klaus Wowereit on Friday switched on Christmas decorations, illuminating 270 trees with lights stretching a total of 80 km (50 miles).

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