Christmas penguins on parade
A penguin dressed in a Santa costume is paraded at Everland, South Korea's largest amusement park, in Yongin, South Korea, Dec. 18, 2013.
Many Christian and non-Christian Koreans celebrate the holiday by exchanging gifts, caroling and participating in church services. South Korea is the only east Asian nation that recognizes Christmas as a national holiday.
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Penguins dressed in Santa and Christmas tree costumes are paraded at Everland, Dec. 18, 2013.South Korea
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Penguins dressed in Santa costumes and Christmas tree costumes are paraded at Everland, Dec. 18, 2013.South Korea
Penguins dressed in Santa costumes are paraded at Everland, South Korea's largest amusement park, Dec. 18, 2013.South Korea
A penguin dressed in a Santa costume is paraded at Everland, Dec. 18, 2013.South Korea
Penguins dressed in Santa and Christmas tree costumes are paraded at Everland, Dec. 18, 2013.South Korea
Penguins dressed in Santa and Christmas tree costumes are paraded at Everland, Dec. 18, 2013.South Korea
Penguins dressed in Santa and Christmas tree costumes are paraded at Everland, Dec. 18, 2013.South Korea
Penguins dressed in Santa and Christmas tree costumes are paraded at Everland, Dec. 18, 2013.