Shoppers crowd the streets that are lit up with pretty decorations.

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A post shared by Natalis Notabilis (@natalisnotabilis) on Dec 13, 2017 at 4:29am PST

Some retail outlets and malls take the Christmas decorations thing very seriously.

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A post shared by マルタスタディドットコム (@malta_study) on Nov 26, 2015 at 3:09am PST

So do many home owners!

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Baby Jesus holds pride of place with the traditional gulbiena or vetches grown for the occasion.

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A post shared by Nœg ☀️🌙☄ (@nicole_abela) on Dec 25, 2015 at 12:15pm PST

The Christmas crib is a huge affair, ranging from shoebox-sized to fully fledged life-sized cribs or even live figures.

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A post shared by Marlene Sammut (@leen.1007) on Nov 19, 2018 at 10:28am PST

It may get dark early but everything is lit up at night and spirits are bright!

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A post shared by Christmas Radio Malta (@maltachristmas) on Nov 23, 2018 at 7:52am PST

Even the most humble home will display some reminder it's Christmas time and usher a warm welcome.

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Mum will bake homemade mince pies...

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And place poinsettas in the room where guests are greeted. 

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A post shared by Alistair Fenech (@alistairfloraldesign) on Nov 24, 2018 at 3:19am PST

From traditional warm Christmas lights and Santa Claus...

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A post shared by Alistair Fenech (@alistairfloraldesign) on Nov 16, 2018 at 10:54am PST

To modern art installations...

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A post shared by Kevin Gauci (@floyd7777) on Dec 25, 2016 at 4:33am PST

Malta is full of Christmas decorations!

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A post shared by Emanuela Mocci (@emanuela_mocci) on Nov 20, 2017 at 10:39am PST

How do you contribute to the season's festive atmosphere?