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image copyrightRushika Ranen Das
image captionRushika Ranen Das: "While wandering about in the lanes of a souk, I came across these traditional lanterns that lit up the entire area. These lamps made with stained glass and a rustic metal finishing looked so captivating that it deserved a click."
image copyrightBelinda Parinas
image captionBelinda Parinas: "I know nothing about photography so I just shutter-happily took some photos here and there in Singapore; took some in vivid colours, some in monochrome. This is one of my favourites so far - an accidental self-portrait in a Christmas ball."
image copyrightBebe Mozz
image captionAn arrangement of festive objects photographed by Bebe Mozz.
image copyrightEtienne Serville
image captionEtienne Serville: "A blue light is falling on the white model to remember winter."
image copyrightRuth Moucharafieh
image captionRuth Moucharafieh: "Shoppers stroll beneath the decorations in downtown Beirut late one evening. The words spell out Love, Hope and Peace....things that the Middle East could do with this Christmas."
image copyrightYvonne Sandiford
image captionYvonne Sandiford: "Christmas decorations in the centre of Madrid."
image copyrightTom Hartrey
image captionTom Hartrey: "It's not just astonishing city views and luscious wilderness that can be enjoyed in Bukhansan mountain range. Tucked away in the middle of the park is a rich burst of Buddhist colour - lotus lanterns adorned with wishes and prayers."
image copyrightGea Vlak
image captionGea Vlak: "These are Christmas decorations in the Marikenstraat in Nijmegen, the Netherlands. I was struck by the beauty of the scene, having just returned from Australia to enjoy my hometown."
image copyrightClaire Goodbody
image captionClaire Goodbody: "Street decorations in central London at Christmas."
image copyrightCharlie Butterworth
image captionCharlie Butterworth: "My family always enjoy decorating our tree with miniature ornaments like this wooden one. It really makes the Christmas season come alive."
image copyrightPaul Caddy
image captionAnd finally an image by Paul Caddy of illuminated reindeers pulling a sleigh. The next theme is "My own bed", and the deadline for your entries is 3 January. If you would like to enter, send your pictures to yourpics@bbc.co.uk. Further details and terms can be found by following the link to "We set the theme; you take the pictures," at the bottom of the page.

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