Winter Hits Germany

BERLIN, GERMANY - DECEMBER 10: An illuminated Christmas tree stands in front of the snow-covered Schloss Bellevue Palace on December 10, 2010 in Berlin, Germany. Meteorologists claim this winter to be Germany's coldest beginning of December in 100 years. Winter weather has covered much of northern Europe with ice and snow. (Photo by Andreas Rentz/Getty Images)

Children Help To Decorate A Christmas Tree With The Duchess Of Cornwall

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 09: Camilla Duchess of Cornwall helps children to decorate the Christmas Tree in the library at Clarence House on December 9, 2010 in London, England. The Children supported by Helen & Douglas House and 'The London Taxidriver's Fund' for Underprivileged Children, helped hang decorations before Joining the Duchess for lunch who is a patron of Helen & Douglas House. (Photo by Dan Kitwood - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Christmas Tree Made of Bicycles Unveiled At The Rocks

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 19: A Christmas tree made entirely of recycled bicycles is unveiled at the Rocks on November 19, 2010 in Sydney, Australia. The bikes and parts for the tree were provided by recycling group, CMA Corporation, and will remain on display until 28 December when it will be returned to the corporation for recycling. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)

Christmas Tree Is Illuminated At Westminster Abbey

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 06: Choristers of Westminster Abbey stand as a 25 foot Christmas Tree is illuminated on the North Green of Westminster Abbey on December 6, 2010 in London, England. The event was hosted by the Dean of Westminster, the Very Reverend Dr John Hall, who was accompanied by choristers of the Abbey. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

Annual TMS Tree Lighting and SCC Grant Ceremony

FORT WORTH, TX - DECEMBER 07: A 57-foot tall Douglas fir tree is covered in lights during the annual Christmas tree lighting at Texas Motor Speedway on December 7, 2010 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images for Texas Motor Speedway)

Winter Hits Germany

BERLIN, GERMANY - DECEMBER 02: A snow-covered christmas tree stands in front of the Quadriga statue of the Brandenburg Gate on December 2, 2010 in Berlin, Germany. The German capital was hit with the season's first big snowstorm and temperatures are expected to fall to -20 degrees Celsius around the city in what meteorologists claim is Germany's coldest beginning of December in 100 years. Winter weather has covered much of northern Europe with ice and snow. (Photo by Andreas Rentz/Getty Images)

Belgian Royal Family Christmas Concert and Reception

BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - DECEMBER 16: Queen Paola of Belgium and King Albert of Belgium pose in front of a Christmas tree at the Royal Palace on December 16, 2009 in Brussels, Belgium. (Photo by Mark Renders/Getty Images)

Sydney Prepares For Christmas

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 15: Children pose in front of a large Christmas tree inside the Queen Victoria bulilding is seen as Sydney prepares for Christmas on December 15, 2009 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

Christmas Tree Made of Bicycles Unveiled At The Rocks

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 19: A Christmas tree made entirely of recycled bicycles is unveiled at the Rocks on November 19, 2010 in Sydney, Australia. The bikes and parts for the tree were provided by recycling group, CMA Corporation, and will remain on display until 28 December when it will be returned to the corporation for recycling. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)

Chinese Prepare For Christmas

BEIJING - DECEMBER 14: A worker hangs decorations on a Christmas tree, installed for the upcoming Christmas and New Year celebrations, on Qianmen Avenue on December 14, 2009 in Beijing, China. Christmas continues to gain popularity in Chinese consumer culture year after year. (Photo by Feng Li/Getty Images)

Christmas Illuminations In Paris

PARIS - DECEMBER 01: A Christmas tree stands in Vendome Square as part of the festive decorations in the French capital on December 1, 2009 in Paris, France. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)

Brussels Christmas Fair

BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - DECEMBER 27: A Christmas tree is illuminated at Brussels Grande Place on December 27, 2009 in Brussel, Belgium. (Photo by Mark Renders/Getty Images)

Royals Attend Christmas Tree Party At Monaco Palace

MONACO - DECEMBER 16: (L-R) Princess Caroline of Hanover, Prince Albert II of Monaco and Princess Stephanie of Monaco pose with Monegasque children during Christmas Tree party at Monaco Palace on December 16, 2009 in Monaco, Monaco. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)

Christmas In Milan

MILAN, ITALY - DECEMBER 05: A general view of Piazza Del Duomo with a Christmas tree on December 5, 2009 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images)

Children Help To Decorate A Christmas Tree With The Duchess Of Cornwall

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 09: Camilla Duchess of Cornwall helps children to decorate the Christmas Tree in the library at Clarence House on December 9, 2010 in London, England. The children, supported by Helen & Douglas House and The London Taxidrivers' Fund For Underprivileged Children, helped hang decorations before joining the Duchess, a patron of Helen & Douglas House, for lunch. (Photo by Dan Kitwood - WPA Pool/Getty Images)