Christmas Celebrations 2012: 12 Photos from Around the World; Reflection and Merriment

"Feliz Navidad", "Joyeux Noël" and "Chuc Mung Giang Sinh" are just a few ways to wish your friends and family a Merry Christmas around the world.

This international holiday, where Christians celebrate the birth of Christ, is celebrated in a variety of ways in different countries.

Some opt for family fun, while others, like volunteers in Athens, Greece, donate their time to help those less fortunate. In Afghanistan, NATO-led troops celebrate away from loved ones while they serve for with their armies. Many celebrate by giving their loved ones gifts, while others turn to prayer and reflection. In the Vatican, Pope Benedict XVI gave his annual address to Catholics around the world and celebrated the Christmas night mass in Saint Peter's Basilica. 

Take a look at how some people found around the world celebrated Christmas this year.