VALLETTA, Dec. 19 (Xinhua) -- Christmas season is underway in Valletta after the city's festive lights were switched on.

Visitors take photos near an illuminated Christmas tree in Valletta, Malta, on Dec. 18, 2019. Colorful Christmas lights are seen in Valletta recently for the holiday season. (Photo by Jonathan Borg/Xinhua)

An illuminated Christmas tree is seen in Valletta, Malta. (Photo by Jonathan Borg/Xinhua)

A man dressed as Santa Claus stands in front of colorful Christmas lights in Valletta, Malta. (Photo by Jonathan Borg/Xinhua)

Christmas decorations and lighting are seen at Triton Square in Valletta, Malta. (Photo by Jonathan Borg/Xinhua)■