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BERLIN - NOVEMBER 27: Men dressed as Santa Clauses attend the annual Santa Claus convention on November 27, 2010 in Berlin, Germany. More than one hundred Santa's gathered for an annual convention in Berlin to prepare for their duties over the forthcoming festive season. The Santa's, who were organized by Berlin's student employment agency, got training what to do when delivering presents to children and were trainned in singing Christmas carols. Students of universities in Berlin traditionally earn some extra money over Christmas by stepping in as rental Santa Claus or angel. Around 800 Santa Clauses and angels will visit around 10 000 families in Berlin and the surrounding area during the season.

BERLIN - NOVEMBER 27: Two man dressed as Santa Clauses wait for a commuter train on November 27, 2010 in Berlin, Germany. More than one hundred Santa's gathered for an annual convention in Berlin to prepare for their duties over the forthcoming festive season. The Santa's, who were organized by Berlin's student employment agency, got training what to do when delivering presents to children and were trained in singing Christmas carols. Students of universities in Berlin traditionally earn some extra money over Christmas by stepping in as rental Santa Claus or angel. Around 800 Santa Clauses and angels will visit around 10 000 families in Berlin and the surrounding area during the season.

BERLIN - NOVEMBER 27: Two man dressed as Santa Clauses step out of a commuter train on November 27, 2010 in Berlin, Germany. More than one hundred Santa's gathered for an annual convention in Berlin to prepare for their duties over the forthcoming festive season. The Santa's, who were organized by Berlin's student employment agency, got training what to do when delivering presents to children and were trained in singing Christmas carols. Students of universities in Berlin traditionally earn some extra money over Christmas by stepping in as rental Santa Claus or angel. Around 800 Santa Clauses and angels will visit around 10 000 families in Berlin and the surrounding area during the season.

BERLIN - NOVEMBER 27: Men dressed as Santa Clauses attend the annual Santa Claus convention on November 27, 2010 in Berlin, Germany. More than one hundred Santa's gathered for an annual convention in Berlin to prepare for their duties over the forthcoming festive season. The Santa's, who were organized by Berlin's student employment agency, got training what to do when delivering presents to children and were trained in singing Christmas carols. Students of universities in Berlin traditionally earn some extra money over Christmas by stepping in as rental Santa Claus or angel. Around 800 Santa Clauses and angels will visit around 10 000 families in Berlin and the surrounding area during the season.

BERLIN - NOVEMBER 27: Women dressed as angel's and men dressed as Santa Clauses attend the annual Santa Claus convention on November 27, 2010 in Berlin, Germany. More than one hundred Santa's gathered for an annual convention in Berlin to prepare for their duties over the forthcoming festive season. The Santa's, who were organized by Berlin's student employment agency, got training what to do when delivering presents to children and were trained in singing Christmas carols. Students of universities in Berlin traditionally earn some extra money over Christmas by stepping in as rental Santa Claus or angel. Around 800 Santa Clauses and angels will visit around 10 000 families in Berlin and the surrounding area during the season.

BERLIN - NOVEMBER 27: Men dressed as Santa Clauses attend the annual Santa Claus convention on November 27, 2010 in Berlin, Germany. More than one hundred Santa's gathered for an annual convention in Berlin to prepare for their duties over the forthcoming festive season. The Santa's, who were organized by Berlin's student employment agency, got training what to do when delivering presents to children and were trainned in singing Christmas carols. Students of universities in Berlin traditionally earn some extra money over Christmas by stepping in as rental Santa Claus or angel. Around 800 Santa Clauses and angels will visit around 10 000 families in Berlin and the surrounding area during the season.

BERLIN - NOVEMBER 27: Men dressed as Santa Clauses attend the annual Santa Claus convention on November 27, 2010 in Berlin, Germany. More than one hundred Santa's gathered for an annual convention in Berlin to prepare for their duties over the forthcoming festive season. The Santa's, who were organized by Berlin's student employment agency, got training what to do when delivering presents to children and were trainned in singing Christmas carols. Students of universities in Berlin traditionally earn some extra money over Christmas by stepping in as rental Santa Claus or angel. Around 800 Santa Clauses and angels will visit around 10 000 families in Berlin and the surrounding area during the season.

BERLIN - NOVEMBER 27: A man dressed as Santa Claus steps out of a commuter train on November 27, 2010 in Berlin, Germany. More than one hundred Santa's gathered for an annual convention in Berlin to prepare for their duties over the forthcoming festive season. The Santa's, who were organized by Berlin's student employment agency, got training what to do when delivering presents to children and were trained in singing Christmas carols. Students of universities in Berlin traditionally earn some extra money over Christmas by stepping in as rental Santa Claus or angel. Around 800 Santa Clauses and angels will visit around 10 000 families in Berlin and the surrounding area during the season.

BERLIN - NOVEMBER 27: Men dressed as Santa Clauses attend the annual Santa Claus convention on November 27, 2010 in Berlin, Germany. More than one hundred Santa's gathered for an annual convention in Berlin to prepare for their duties over the forthcoming festive season. The Santa's, who were organized by Berlin's student employment agency, got training what to do when delivering presents to children and were trainned in singing Christmas carols. Students of universities in Berlin traditionally earn some extra money over Christmas by stepping in as rental Santa Claus or angel. Around 800 Santa Clauses and angels will visit around 10 000 families in Berlin and the surrounding area during the season.

BERLIN - NOVEMBER 27: Men dressed as Santa Clauses attend the annual Santa Claus convention on November 27, 2010 in Berlin, Germany. More than one hundred Santa's gathered for an annual convention in Berlin to prepare for their duties over the forthcoming festive season. The Santa's, who were organized by Berlin's student employment agency, got training what to do when delivering presents to children and were trainned in singing Christmas carols. Students of universities in Berlin traditionally earn some extra money over Christmas by stepping in as rental Santa Claus or angel. Around 800 Santa Clauses and angels will visit around 10 000 families in Berlin and the surrounding area during the season.

BERLIN - NOVEMBER 27: Two man dressed as Santa Clauses wait for a commuter train on November 27, 2010 in Berlin, Germany. More than one hundred Santa's gathered for an annual convention in Berlin to prepare for their duties over the forthcoming festive season. The Santa's, who were organized by Berlin's student employment agency, got training what to do when delivering presents to children and were trained in singing Christmas carols. Students of universities in Berlin traditionally earn some extra money over Christmas by stepping in as rental Santa Claus or angel. Around 800 Santa Clauses and angels will visit around 10 000 families in Berlin and the surrounding area during the season.

BERLIN - NOVEMBER 27: A woman dressed as angel and a man dressed as Santa Claus attend the annual Santa Claus convention on November 27, 2010 in Berlin, Germany. More than one hundred Santa's gathered for an annual convention in Berlin to prepare for their duties over the forthcoming festive season. The Santa's, who were organized by Berlin's student employment agency, got training what to do when delivering presents to children and were trained in singing Christmas carols. Students of universities in Berlin traditionally earn some extra money over Christmas by stepping in as rental Santa Claus or angel. Around 800 Santa Clauses and angels will visit around 10 000 families in Berlin and the surrounding area during the season.

BERLIN - NOVEMBER 27: Men dressed as Santa Clauses attend the annual Santa Claus convention on November 27, 2010 in Berlin, Germany. More than one hundred Santa's gathered for an annual convention in Berlin to prepare for their duties over the forthcoming festive season. The Santa's, who were organized by Berlin's student employment agency, got training what to do when delivering presents to children and were trainned in singing Christmas carols. Students of universities in Berlin traditionally earn some extra money over Christmas by stepping in as rental Santa Claus or angel. Around 800 Santa Clauses and angels will visit around 10 000 families in Berlin and the surrounding area during the season.

BERLIN - NOVEMBER 27: Men dressed as Santa Clauses attend the annual Santa Claus convention on November 27, 2010 in Berlin, Germany. More than one hundred Santa's gathered for an annual convention in Berlin to prepare for their duties over the forthcoming festive season. The Santa's, who were organized by Berlin's student employment agency, got training what to do when delivering presents to children and were trainned in singing Christmas carols. Students of universities in Berlin traditionally earn some extra money over Christmas by stepping in as rental Santa Claus or angel. Around 800 Santa Clauses and angels will visit around 10 000 families in Berlin and the surrounding area during the season.

BERLIN - NOVEMBER 27: A woman dressed as angel and a man dressed as Santa Claus attend the annual Santa Claus convention on November 27, 2010 in Berlin, Germany. More than one hundred Santa's gathered for an annual convention in Berlin to prepare for their duties over the forthcoming festive season. The Santa's, who were organized by Berlin's student employment agency, got training what to do when delivering presents to children and were trained in singing Christmas carols. Students of universities in Berlin traditionally earn some extra money over Christmas by stepping in as rental Santa Claus or angel. Around 800 Santa Clauses and angels will visit around 10 000 families in Berlin and the surrounding area during the season.

BERLIN - NOVEMBER 27: A woman dressed as angel and a man dressed as Santa Claus attend the annual Santa Claus convention on November 27, 2010 in Berlin, Germany. More than one hundred Santa's gathered for an annual convention in Berlin to prepare for their duties over the forthcoming festive season. The Santa's, who were organized by Berlin's student employment agency, got training what to do when delivering presents to children and were trained in singing Christmas carols. Students of universities in Berlin traditionally earn some extra money over Christmas by stepping in as rental Santa Claus or angel. Around 800 Santa Clauses and angels will visit around 10 000 families in Berlin and the surrounding area during the season.

BERLIN - NOVEMBER 27: A woman dressed as angel attends the annual Santa Claus convention on November 27, 2010 in Berlin, Germany. More than one hundred Santa's gathered for an annual convention in Berlin to prepare for their duties over the forthcoming festive season. The Santa's, who were organized by Berlin's student employment agency, got training what to do when delivering presents to children and were trained in singing Christmas carols. Students of universities in Berlin traditionally earn some extra money over Christmas by stepping in as rental Santa Claus or angel. Around 800 Santa Clauses and angels will visit around 10 000 families in Berlin and the surrounding area during the season.

BERLIN - NOVEMBER 27: Men dressed as Santa Clauses attend the annual Santa Claus convention on November 27, 2010 in Berlin, Germany. More than one hundred Santa's gathered for an annual convention in Berlin to prepare for their duties over the forthcoming festive season. The Santa's, who were organized by Berlin's student employment agency, got training what to do when delivering presents to children and were trainned in singing Christmas carols. Students of universities in Berlin traditionally earn some extra money over Christmas by stepping in as rental Santa Claus or angel. Around 800 Santa Clauses and angels will visit around 10 000 families in Berlin and the surrounding area during the season.

BERLIN - NOVEMBER 27: Men dressed as Santa Clauses attend the annual Santa Claus convention on November 27, 2010 in Berlin, Germany. More than one hundred Santa's gathered for an annual convention in Berlin to prepare for their duties over the forthcoming festive season. The Santa's, who were organized by Berlin's student employment agency, got training what to do when delivering presents to children and were trainned in singing Christmas carols. Students of universities in Berlin traditionally earn some extra money over Christmas by stepping in as rental Santa Claus or angel. Around 800 Santa Clauses and angels will visit around 10 000 families in Berlin and the surrounding area during the season.

BERLIN - NOVEMBER 27: A woman dressed as angel and a man dressed as Santa Claus attend the annual Santa Claus convention on November 27, 2010 in Berlin, Germany. More than one hundred Santa's gathered for an annual convention in Berlin to prepare for their duties over the forthcoming festive season. The Santa's, who were organized by Berlin's student employment agency, got training what to do when delivering presents to children and were trained in singing Christmas carols. Students of universities in Berlin traditionally earn some extra money over Christmas by stepping in as rental Santa Claus or angel. Around 800 Santa Clauses and angels will visit around 10 000 families in Berlin and the surrounding area during the season.

BERLIN - NOVEMBER 27: A woman dressed as angel and a man dressed as Santa Claus attend the annual Santa Claus convention on November 27, 2010 in Berlin, Germany. More than one hundred Santa's gathered for an annual convention in Berlin to prepare for their duties over the forthcoming festive season. The Santa's, who were organized by Berlin's student employment agency, got training what to do when delivering presents to children and were trained in singing Christmas carols. Students of universities in Berlin traditionally earn some extra money over Christmas by stepping in as rental Santa Claus or angel. Around 800 Santa Clauses and angels will visit around 10 000 families in Berlin and the surrounding area during the season.

BERLIN - NOVEMBER 27: A woman dressed as angel and a men dressed as Santa Clauses attend the annual Santa Claus convention on November 27, 2010 in Berlin, Germany. More than one hundred Santa's gathered for an annual convention in Berlin to prepare for their duties over the forthcoming festive season. The Santa's, who were organized by Berlin's student employment agency, got training what to do when delivering presents to children and were trained in singing Christmas carols. Students of universities in Berlin traditionally earn some extra money over Christmas by stepping in as rental Santa Claus or angel. Around 800 Santa Clauses and angels will visit around 10 000 families in Berlin and the surrounding area during the season.

BERLIN - NOVEMBER 27: Men dressed as Santa Clauses walk through a street after the annual Santa Claus convention on November 27, 2010 in Berlin, Germany. More than one hundred Santa's gathered for an annual convention in Berlin to prepare for their duties over the forthcoming festive season. The Santa's, who were organized by Berlin's student employment agency, got training what to do when delivering presents to children and were trained in singing Christmas carols. Students of universities in Berlin traditionally earn some extra money over Christmas by stepping in as rental Santa Claus or angel. Around 800 Santa Clauses and angels will visit around 10 000 families in Berlin and the surrounding area during the season.

BERLIN - NOVEMBER 27: Men dressed as Santa Clauses pose for a photograph after the annual Santa Claus convention on November 27, 2010 in Berlin, Germany. More than one hundred Santa's gathered for an annual convention in Berlin to prepare for their duties over the forthcoming festive season. The Santa's, who were organized by Berlin's student employment agency, got training what to do when delivering presents to children and were trained in singing Christmas carols. Students of universities in Berlin traditionally earn some extra money over Christmas by stepping in as rental Santa Claus or angel. Around 800 Santa Clauses and angels will visit around 10 000 families in Berlin and the surrounding area during the season.

BERLIN - NOVEMBER 27: A woman dressed as angel attends the annual Santa Claus convention on November 27, 2010 in Berlin, Germany. More than one hundred Santa's gathered for an annual convention in Berlin to prepare for their duties over the forthcoming festive season. The Santa's, who were organized by Berlin's student employment agency, got training what to do when delivering presents to children and were trained in singing Christmas carols. Students of universities in Berlin traditionally earn some extra money over Christmas by stepping in as rental Santa Claus or angel. Around 800 Santa Clauses and angels will visit around 10 000 families in Berlin and the surrounding area during the season.

BERLIN - NOVEMBER 27: A woman dressed as angel and a man dressed as Santa Claus attend the annual Santa Claus convention on November 27, 2010 in Berlin, Germany. More than one hundred Santa's gathered for an annual convention in Berlin to prepare for their duties over the forthcoming festive season. The Santa's, who were organized by Berlin's student employment agency, got training what to do when delivering presents to children and were trained in singing Christmas carols. Students of universities in Berlin traditionally earn some extra money over Christmas by stepping in as rental Santa Claus or angel. Around 800 Santa Clauses and angels will visit around 10 000 families in Berlin and the surrounding area during the season.

BERLIN - NOVEMBER 27: Men dressed as Santa Clauses attend the annual Santa Claus convention on November 27, 2010 in Berlin, Germany. More than one hundred Santa's gathered for an annual convention in Berlin to prepare for their duties over the forthcoming festive season. The Santa's, who were organized by Berlin's student employment agency, got training what to do when delivering presents to children and were trainned in singing Christmas carols. Students of universities in Berlin traditionally earn some extra money over Christmas by stepping in as rental Santa Claus or angel. Around 800 Santa Clauses and angels will visit around 10 000 families in Berlin and the surrounding area during the season.

BERLIN, GERMANY - DECEMBER 13: Sparkling wine bottles labeled with a picture of the Berlin Brandenburg Gate are pictured during a store opening at the fourth Ikea chain store in Berlin Lichtenberg on December 13, 2010 in Berlin, Germany. Ikea, a Swedish furniture and household goods company now has 46th chain stores in Germany, including the newly opened one in Berlin Lichtenberg, which is the biggest one in Germany.

BERLIN - OCTOBER 22: Friedrich Niemann (General Manager Waldorf Astoria Berlin) poses for a photograph with view to the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church (Gedaechtniskirche) during a press conference at the construction site of Waldorf Astoria Berlin on October 22, 2010 in Berlin, Germany. The Waldorf Astoria Berlin is anticipated to open towards the end of 2011 and will feature on 31 storey 242 luxury guest rooms and suites.

BERLIN - OCTOBER 22: Friedrich Niemann, General Manager Waldorf Astoria Berlin, looks on during a press conference at the construction site of Waldorf Astoria Berlin on October 22, 2010 in Berlin, Germany. The Waldorf Astoria Berlin is anticipated to open towards the end of 2011 and will feature on 31 storey 242 luxury guest rooms and suites.

BERLIN - OCTOBER 22: Friedrich Niemann, General Manager Waldorf Astoria Berlin, looks on during a press conference at the construction site of Waldorf Astoria Berlin on October 22, 2010 in Berlin, Germany. The Waldorf Astoria Berlin is anticipated to open towards the end of 2011 and will feature on 31 storey 242 luxury guest rooms and suites.

BERLIN - OCTOBER 22: Christoph Maeckler, architect of the Hotel Waldorf Astoria and Zoofenster Berlin looks on during a press conference at the construction site of Waldorf Astoria Berlin on October 22, 2010 in Berlin, Germany. The Waldorf Astoria Berlin is anticipated to open towards the end of 2011 and will feature on 31 storey 242 luxury guest rooms and suites.

BERLIN, GERMANY - DECEMBER 13: Ikea shopping carts stand in line during an opening ceremony at the 4th Ikea chain store in Berlin Lichtenberg on December 13, 2010 in Berlin, Germany. Ikea, a Swedish furniture and household goods company now has 46th chain stores in Germany, including the newly opened one in Berlin Lichtenberg, which is the biggest one in Germany.

BERLIN, GERMANY - DECEMBER 13: Ikea shopping carts stand in line during an opening ceremony at the 4th Ikea chain store in Berlin Lichtenberg on December 13, 2010 in Berlin, Germany. Ikea, a Swedish furniture and household goods company now has 46th chain stores in Germany, including the newly opened one in Berlin Lichtenberg, which is the biggest one in Germany.

BERLIN, GERMANY - DECEMBER 13: Customers pay for their purchases at a self-service checkout during a store opening at the 4th Ikea chain store in Berlin Lichtenberg on December 13, 2010 in Berlin, Germany. Ikea, a Swedish furniture and household goods company now has 46th chain stores in Germany, including the newly opened one in Berlin Lichtenberg, which is the biggest one in Germany.

BERLIN, GERMANY - DECEMBER 13: Customers pay for their purchases at a self-service checkout during a store opening at the 4th Ikea chain store in Berlin Lichtenberg on December 13, 2010 in Berlin, Germany. Ikea, a Swedish furniture and household goods company now has 46th chain stores in Germany, including the newly opened one in Berlin Lichtenberg, which is the biggest one in Germany.

BERLIN, GERMANY - DECEMBER 13: A customers scans her purchases at a self-service checkout during a store opening at the 4th Ikea chain store in Berlin Lichtenberg on December 13, 2010 in Berlin, Germany. Ikea, a Swedish furniture and household goods company now has 46th chain stores in Germany, including the newly opened one in Berlin Lichtenberg, which is the biggest one in Germany.

BERLIN, GERMANY - DECEMBER 13: Household goods are advertised during a store opening at the 4th Ikea chain store in Berlin Lichtenberg on December 13, 2010 in Berlin, Germany. Ikea, a Swedish furniture and household goods company now has 46th chain stores in Germany, including the newly opened one in Berlin Lichtenberg, which is the biggest one in Germany.

BERLIN, GERMANY - DECEMBER 13: A general view of a furniture collection during a store opening at the 4th Ikea chain store in Berlin Lichtenberg on December 13, 2010 in Berlin, Germany. Ikea, a Swedish furniture and household goods company now has 46th chain stores in Germany, including the newly opened one in Berlin Lichtenberg, which is the biggest one in Germany.

BERLIN, GERMANY - DECEMBER 13: An employee takes out a parcel from a storage rack during a store opening at the fourth Ikea chain store in Berlin Lichtenberg on December 13, 2010 in Berlin, Germany. Ikea, a Swedish furniture and household goods company now has 46th chain stores in Germany, including the newly opened one in Berlin Lichtenberg, which is the biggest one in Germany.

BERLIN, GERMANY - DECEMBER 13: An employee takes out a parcel from a storage rack during a store opening at the fourth Ikea chain store in Berlin Lichtenberg on December 13, 2010 in Berlin, Germany. Ikea, a Swedish furniture and household goods company now has 46th chain stores in Germany, including the newly opened one in Berlin Lichtenberg, which is the biggest one in Germany.

BERLIN, GERMANY - DECEMBER 13: Customers walk through the storage area during a store opening at the 4th Ikea chain store in Berlin Lichtenberg on December 13, 2010 in Berlin, Germany. Ikea, a Swedish furniture and household goods company now has 46th chain stores in Germany, including the newly opened one in Berlin Lichtenberg, which is the biggest one in Germany.

BERLIN, GERMANY - DECEMBER 13: A customer speaks to an employee at an information stand during an opening ceremony at the 4th Ikea chain store in Berlin Lichtenberg on December 13, 2010 in Berlin, Germany. Ikea, a Swedish furniture and household goods company now has 46th chain stores in Germany, including the newly opened one in Berlin Lichtenberg, which is the biggest one in Germany.

BERLIN, GERMANY - DECEMBER 13: A customer scans her items at a self-service checkout during a store opening at the 4th Ikea chain store in Berlin Lichtenberg on December 13, 2010 in Berlin, Germany. Ikea, a Swedish furniture and household goods company now has 46th chain stores in Germany, including the newly opened one in Berlin Lichtenberg, which is the biggest one in Germany.

BERLIN, GERMANY - DECEMBER 13: An Ikea measuring tape is pictured during a store opening at the fourth Ikea chain store in Berlin Lichtenberg on December 13, 2010 in Berlin, Germany. Ikea, a Swedish furniture and household goods company now has 46th chain stores in Germany, including the newly opened one in Berlin Lichtenberg, which is the biggest one in Germany.

BERLIN, GERMANY - DECEMBER 13: Exterior view during a store opening at the fourth Ikea chain store in Berlin Lichtenberg on December 13, 2010 in Berlin, Germany. Ikea, a Swedish furniture and household goods company now has 46th chain stores in Germany, including the newly opened one in Berlin Lichtenberg, which is the biggest one in Germany.

BERLIN, GERMANY - DECEMBER 13: A customer pushes his shopping cart during a store opening at the 4th Ikea chain store in Berlin Lichtenberg on December 13, 2010 in Berlin, Germany. Ikea, a Swedish furniture and household goods company now has 46th chain stores in Germany, including the newly opened one in Berlin Lichtenberg, which is the biggest one in Germany.

BERLIN, GERMANY - DECEMBER 13: Household goods are pictured during a store opening at the 4th Ikea chain store in Berlin Lichtenberg on December 13, 2010 in Berlin, Germany. Ikea, a Swedish furniture and household goods company now has 46th chain stores in Germany, including the newly opened one in Berlin Lichtenberg, which is the biggest one in Germany.

BERLIN, GERMANY - DECEMBER 13: Customers speak to an employee at an information stand during an opening ceremony at the 4th Ikea chain store in Berlin Lichtenberg on December 13, 2010 in Berlin, Germany. Ikea, a Swedish furniture and household goods company now has 46th chain stores in Germany, including the newly opened one in Berlin Lichtenberg, which is the biggest one in Germany.

BERLIN, GERMANY - DECEMBER 13: A customers pays for their purchases at a self-service checkout during a store opening at the 4th Ikea chain store in Berlin Lichtenberg on December 13, 2010 in Berlin, Germany. Ikea, a Swedish furniture and household goods company now has 46th chain stores in Germany, including the newly opened one in Berlin Lichtenberg, which is the biggest one in Germany.