Greek PM celebrates Christmas Eve with cultural clubs' members

Members of cultural clubs, dressed in traditional costumes, perform for Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras (2nd R) at Maximos Mansion, central Athens, Greece, Dec. 24, 2012. On Christmas Eve, traditional carols are sung throughout Greece, giving a tone of optimism in a country struck by the economic crisis. (Xinhua/Marios Lolos)