Mexico City, Mexico(01 of16)
Open Image ModalPeople are seen near a Christmas tree and buildings around the Zócalo as part of Christmas celebrations in Mexico City, Mexico, on December 22, 2016. (credit:Henry Romero / Reuters)
São Paulo, Brazil(02 of16)
Open Image ModalAn illuminated bus drives along the streets of the old center of São Paulo on December 21, 2016. (credit:NurPhoto via Getty Images)
Medellín, Colombia(03 of16)
Open Image ModalA woman looks at a Christmas light display in Medellín, Colombia, on December 16, 2016. (credit:RAUL ARBOLEDA / AFP / Getty Images)
Machala, Ecuador(04 of16)
Open Image ModalPeople pose in front of an illuminated Christmas tree in a park in Machala, Ecuador, on December 14, 2016. (credit:Guillermo Granja / Reuters)
Guadalajara, Mexico(05 of16)
Open Image ModalPeople enjoy a Christmas light display in Guadalajara, Mexico, on December 12, 2016. (credit:Photo by Leonardo Alvarez / LatinContent / Getty Images)
Remedios, Cuba(06 of16)
Open Image ModalCubans celebrate Las Parrandas de Remedios on December 24, 2015. (credit:David Silverman via Getty Images)
Bogotá, Colombia(07 of16)
Open Image ModalPeople walk along a park that has been illuminated for Christmas in Bogotá on December 17, 2015. (credit:DIANA SANCHEZ / AFP / Getty Images)
Managua, Nicaragua(08 of16)
Open Image ModalA colorful Christmas tree stands in Managua, Nicaragua, December 14, 2015. (credit:Oswaldo Rivas / Reuters)
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil(09 of16)
Open Image ModalFireworks explode around Rio's Christmas tree during its lighting ceremony at Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on December 12, 2015. (credit:Sergio Moraes / Reuters)
Lima, Peru(10 of16)
Open Image ModalChristmas decorations are seen in front of the Cathedral of Lima on December 7, 2015. (credit:Mariana Bazo / Reuters)
Guatemala City, Guatemala(11 of16)
Open Image ModalFireworks light up the sky at the unveiling ceremony for a Christmas tree in Guatemala City on November 14, 2015. (credit:JOHAN ORDONEZ via Getty Images)
San Salvador, El Salvador(12 of16)
Open Image ModalPassers-by walk next to a Christmas tree in front of the National Palace at the historic center of San Salvador on December 18, 2014. (credit:Marvin Recinos/AFP/Getty)
Asunción, Paraguay(13 of16)
Open Image ModalAn eco-friendly Christmas tree is set up in front of the presidential palace in Asunción on December 22, 2013. (credit:NORBERTO DUARTE/AFP/Getty Images)
La Paz, Bolvia(14 of16)
Open Image ModalPeople enjoy the eco-friendly Christmas tree set-up at the Basilica of San Francisco in La Paz on December 18, 2013. (credit:Jorge Bernal/AFP/Getty Images)
San José, Costa Rica(15 of16)
Open Image ModalPeople watch fireworks explode around the Children's Museum in San José on December 5, 2012. (credit:Juan Carlos Ulate / Reuters)
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic(16 of16)
Open Image ModalChristmas decorations are seen in Santo Domingo on December 20, 2011. (credit:Photo credit should read ERIKA SANTELICES / AFP / Getty Images)