Christmas fever

 Winter has already started and the world captured the Christmas rush - people rushed to stores in time to make a bargain for the largest seasonal discounts of the year. In many western countries already in full The spirit of Christmas - Christmas markets opened, started the season sales, the streets are decorated, and many people privechayut Santa Claus...

 "Black Friday" - the first day of Christmas discounts. People took place before the opening of the store. (EPA / November 27, 2009 / Texas)

 5:00 am. A buyer who took part in the store, lay down to rest. (EPA / November 27, 2009 / Texas)

According to estimates the National Retail Federation, this year the first three days of sales will make a purchase 134 million Americans. (EPA / November 27, 2009 / USA, New York)

Only one supermarket "Harrods" on the first day sales are usually "take on board the ship" for a total of about 250 thousand people. (EPA / November 26, 2009 / England, London)

Toys are ready for sale. New Year's Eve time - traditionally busy season for manufacturers and sellers. (EPA / November 30, 2009 / Germany)

Shoppers at a supermarket in a "black Friday". During the sales shops not only reduce the price of everything - from toys to flat-panel TVs, but also increase the work - all to attract thrifty buyers. (EPA / November 27, 2009 / USA, California)

hoppers at a supermarket in a "black Friday". During the sales shops not only reduce the price of everything - from toys to flat-panel TVs, but also increase the work - all to attract thrifty buyers. (EPA / November 27, 2009 / USA, California)

Christmas decoration in a shopping mall. (EPA / November 23, 2009 / Thailand)

View of the area where the Christmas market opens. (EPA / December 1, 2009 / Germany, Dresden)

A special Christmas bread. Renowned baker Rüdiger Zopp times that for Christmas he bakes the bread 6-7 tons. The recipe he keeps closely guarded secret, even he own employees. (EPA / December 1, 2009 / Germany, Dresden)

Ready toys in a factory for the production of Christmas decorations. (EPA / November 20, 2009 / Poland)

100 000 sq. km. m, which grow trees for the holidays. (EPA / December 1, 2009 / England)

Storefront. Vendors are trying all means to attract customers. Last year's season of sales for the trade industry was the worst in a decade, but this year the world had begun to get out of the economic crisis, and the retail industry expects a slight improvement, and not in the mood of consumers. (EPA / November 26, 2009 / England, London)

Showcases with promising discounts. Sellers, for which last year was a year of unprecedented high discounts this year will try to keep the discount within reason. (EPA / November 26, 2009 / England, London)

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Morning "Black Friday". According to one version, "Black Friday" is so called because it has traditionally provided the customer flow shop profitability - puts them in a "black area" (from the black ink, which fixed the surplus in the papers). (EPA / November 27, 2009 / USA, California)

Santa Claus and an angel opened Christmas Fair. (EPA / November 26, 2009 / Germany, Dresden)

The buyer is considering Christmas toys. China is a major exporter of Christmas decorations. (EPA / November 26, 2009 / China)

Opening Christkindlmarkt - Christmas Fair. Organizers expect that up to Christmas to visit her two million people. (EPA / November 27, 2009 / Germany)

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