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Pope Benedict XVI is framed through Christmas decorations as he delivers his blessing during the Angelus noon prayer from the window of his studio overlooking St. Peter's Square, at the Vatican, on the occasion of the Immaculate Conception of Mary, Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2010. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)

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A couple with a dog walking towards an illuminated Christmas tree in front of a manor house in Gelsenkirchen, western Germany, Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2010. Germany faces ice cold temperatures and snow. (AP Photo/Martin Meisner)

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A Christmas tree with synthetic snow is displaying on La Promenade des Anglais, in Nice southern France, Thursday, Dec. 2, 2010. (AP Photo/Lionel Cironneau)

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The Rockefeller Christmas tree, a 12-ton, 74-foot Norway spruce covered with 30,000 energy-efficient lights , is lit in Rockefeller Center in New York, Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2010. (AP Photo/Henny Ray Abrams)

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The Rockefeller Center Christmas tree stands lit during the 78th annual lighting ceremony Tuesday, Nov. 30 , 2010 in New York. (AP Photo/Stephen Chernin)

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The Cross Hall, looking towards the East Room is seen as the State Floor of the White House is decorated for Christmas, Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2010, in Washington. The theme for the White House Christmas 2010 is "Simple Gifts". (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)

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A military appreciation Christmas tree is seen at the East Entrance Landing of the White House in Washington, Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2010. The theme for the White House Christmas 2010 is "Simple Gifts". (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)

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First lady Michelle Obama makes Christmas arts and crafts with children from military families, Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2010, in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)

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White House holiday cookies, including one resembling the Obama family dog Bo, are seen following a preview of the Christmas decorations at White House in Washington, Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2010. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)

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The Rockefeller Center Christmas tree stands lit during the 78th annual lighting ceremony Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2010, in New York. (AP Photo/Jason DeCrow)

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Angels in the Channel Gardens are lighted as light is reflected off Saks Fifth Avenue store across Fifth Avenue during the Rockefeller Center Christmas 78th annual lighting ceremony Tuesday, Nov. 30 , 2010 in New York. (AP Photo/Stephen Chernin)

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Singer Josh Groban performs during the 78th annual Rockefeller Center Christmas tree lighting ceremony Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2010, in New York. (AP Photo/Jason DeCrow)

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The Rockefeller Center Christmas tree stands lit during the 78th annual lighting ceremony Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2010, in New York. (AP Photo/Jason DeCrow)

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Singer Kylie Minogue performs during the 78th annual Rockefeller Center Christmas tree lighting ceremony Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2010, in New York. (AP Photo/Jason DeCrow)

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The Rockefeller Christmas tree, a 12-ton, 74-foot Norway spruce covered in 30,000 energy efficient LED lights, is lit in Rockefeller Center in New York, Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2010. (AP Photo/Henny Ray Abrams)

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Singer Charice performs during the 78th annual Rockefeller Center Christmas tree lighting ceremony Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2010, in New York. (AP Photo/Jason DeCrow)

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The Rockefeller Center Christmas tree stands lit during the 78th annual lighting ceremony Tuesday, Nov. 30 , 2010 in New York. (AP Photo/Stephen Chernin)

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The Rockefeller Center Christmas tree stands lit during the 78th annual lighting ceremony Tuesday, Nov. 30 , 2010 in New York. (AP Photo/Stephen Chernin)

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Singer Jessica Simpson poses with Petty Officer John Britt, of Memphis, Tenn., during the 78th annual Rockefeller Center Christmas tree lighting ceremony Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2010, in New York. (AP Photo/Jason DeCrow)

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The Rockefeller Center Christmas tree stands lit during the 78th annual lighting ceremony Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2010, in New York. (AP Photo/Jason DeCrow)