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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 18:  The façade of St Mary's Cathedral is lit up during the Lights of Christmas celebration on December 18, 2011 in Sydney, Australia. 

In honor of the upcoming holiday weekend, today's travel photo of the day comes from Sydney, Australia. The scene portrayed on the facade of the cathedral is part of a light show called "Nights of Christmas." 

According to a New South Wales government website, the "facade will showcase spectacular creative designs and light projections that explore this year's theme, peace."

Slideshow: Let there be lights

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