As ironic as it seems for a country with such a low GDP, Lebanon is one of the countries that does Christmas best around the World. Maybe it has to do with the fact that we're big on embellishment, or maybe it's just 'cause Lebanon is in fact the most magical place on Earth. Enjoy, and Merry Christmas from the cedars.

UPDATE: thank you to all those who sent me photos and suggested cities to include. I apologize for not including some major cities with outstanding decorations, but my selection was based on what I could find on Instagram. Scroll to the bottom for new photos!

Byblos municipality can't stop amazing us every year🌠🍿☃🌲🌲28 Days Left for Christmas 🎉 #Lebanon #Beirut #Lebanese #byblos #jbeil #Christmas #Christmas2015 #popcorn961 #thanksgiving #visitbyblos #livelovelebanon #livelovejbeil #foodblog #Christmastree #Paris #London #NYC #Christmasdecoration #thefoodiehub #dailyfoodfeed #fatgirlhedonist #realfoodz #instafood_lover #heresmyfood #foodbeast #buzzfeast #eatography #forkfeed #livelovebyblos

A photo posted by Popcorn961 (@popcorn961) on Nov 27, 2015 at 11:49am PST

I like the new #Byblos #Christmas tree. Photo credits to StudioTechnoMix

A photo posted by Najib (@lenajib) on Nov 26, 2015 at 1:00am PST

#Christmas spirit in @beirutsouks

A photo posted by BeirutNightLife (@beirut_nightlife) on Dec 5, 2015 at 8:02am PST

Christmas time 🎄😍

A photo posted by Maher Kassim (@maherkas) on Dec 6, 2015 at 9:17am PST

When Christmas decoration mimics Beirut old architecture @livelovebeirut @beirutsouks #livelovebeirut #decoration #Christmas #lights #shrine #sphere #architecture #old #outdoor #city #Beirut #Lebanon #religion #night

A photo posted by Jad (@jadedjad) on Dec 6, 2015 at 7:49am PST

A rainy midnight walk #byblos #bynight .#itsbeginningtolookalotlikechristmas .

A photo posted by Gerard Sfaila (@gerardsfaila) on Dec 1, 2015 at 8:48am PST

It's the most wonderful time of the year #eddesweets #eddeyard#christmastime #christmas2015 #byblos #lebanon #proudlylebanese #amazinglebanon #wearelebanon #nationalartlebanon #nationalart #ig_Lebanon #whatsuplebanon #livelovelebanon #livelovebyblos #livelovebeirut #wu_Lebanon #lebanontraveler #lebanonbyalocal #wonderful_places #igworldclub #splendid_shotz #travelgram #worldcaptures #igdaily #vsco #vscocam #splendid_shotz #beirutingchristmas

A photo posted by Theo (@theobaf) on Nov 29, 2015 at 9:47am PST

When my hometown Anfeh celebrates Christmas #anfeh #anfehalkoura #alkoura #livelovealkoura #livelovebeirut #livelovelebanon #nationalartlebanon #wearelebanon #amazinglebanon #proudlylebanese #insta_Lebanon #whatsuplebanon #ig_Lebanon #christmas2015 #christmastime #christmas #christmastree #christmasspirit #beirutingchristmas #wonderful_places #igworldclub #splendid_shotz #travelgram #worldcaptures #ig_captures #beautifuldestinations #worldplaces #igdaily

A photo posted by Theo (@theobaf) on Dec 5, 2015 at 11:20am PST

Explore our #Christmas city. #Magic is in the details. 💜🎅🏻 #Loveit #Christmas2015 #ccclebanon #ChristmasAtABC #ChristmasTree #ChristmasInTheCity #HomeForChristmas #Love #Loveit

A photo posted by ABC Lebanon (@abclebanon) on Nov 18, 2015 at 9:23am PST

Patchi’s breathtaking windows spark trendy, unique and modern pop colors, added a festive glow to the heart of Beirut last night! #PatchiChristmas #Heartmade #Patchi #chocolate #شوكولاته #love #smile #إنستقرام #delicious #باتشي #christmas #Beirut #livelovelebanon #livelovebeirut # من_القلب #luxury #happy

A photo posted by Patchi Chocolate (@patchichocolate) on Nov 27, 2015 at 3:21am PST

December make all your wishes come true 🎉🎊🎄🎁 #livelovebeirut #wearelebanon #December#christmas#ecafesursock#christmascountdown#lebanon#livelovelebanon#proudlylebanese#livelovechristmas #prolebanon#amazinglebanon #ig_lebanon #insta_lebanon #lebanonandmore#globalcapture#lebanoninstagram #ig_leb #lebanonshots

A photo posted by Elie S (@eliesamarani) on Dec 1, 2015 at 7:00am PST

Don't miss this year's Christmas festivities at Dhour shweir!🎄🎉🎁 12-19 December #livelovedhourshweir

A photo posted by Dhour Shweir (@livelovedhourshweir) on Dec 4, 2015 at 9:40am PST

#photo #fadiaoun @faaoun #beirut #souks #Christmas #lebanon #tree #lights #opening #2015 #patchi

A photo posted by Fadi Aoun Photography (@faaoun) on Dec 5, 2015 at 10:09am PST

Wrapped in Christmas Magic ✨✨ #Eliesaab @eliesaabworld

A photo posted by Yasmina Moufarrej (@yasminovva) on Dec 2, 2015 at 3:02am PST

#PrHaOnTaO #photography #photographer #photo #pic #picoftheday #instadaily #jesus #born #byblos #christmas #christmastree #christmastime #christmaseve #decor #decoration #like #love #like4like #instalike #instagood #model #fly #fashion #happy #good #tflers #repost #swag #happiness

A photo posted by Rana Samaha Photography (@rana.samaha.photography) on Dec 5, 2015 at 2:17pm PST

#jbeil_byblos_lebanon #jbeil #publicityjbeil #byblos

A photo posted by Rayan Najjar (@rayanmnajjar) on Dec 7, 2015 at 1:42pm PST

#christmas #tree #moon #fullmoon #wearelebanon #lebanon_hdr #jbeil #byblos #celebration #livelovebeirut #ig_lebanon #livelovelebanon #beirutnightlife #whatsuplebanon #super_lebanon #LebanonTimes #livelovejbeil #hd_lebanon #photography #nikon #stars #sky #nightshot #photooftheday

A photo posted by Nasr Khabbaz. (@nasrkhabbaz) on Nov 29, 2015 at 6:10am PST

A photo posted by GiseleM (@gyzmak08) on Dec 6, 2015 at 11:34am PST

It's christmas time at @thevillagedbayeh @livelovedbayeh by @leaelie

A photo posted by Live Love Beirut (@livelovebeirut) on Nov 26, 2015 at 8:22am PST

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas at Achrafieh 4748! _______________________________________________ @rrraad @livelovebeirut @whatsuplebanon @beiruting #achrafieh4748 #livingatachrafieh4748 #thegoodlife #christmas #livelovebeirut #thegoodlife #christmasatachrafieh4748

A photo posted by Al Mawarid Real Estate (@almawaridrealestate) on Dec 2, 2015 at 10:59am PST

#livelovelebanon #livelovebeirut #christmasinaction

A photo posted by NoGarlicNoOnions (@nogarlicnoonions) on Dec 4, 2015 at 11:01am PST

This Saturday, we are welcoming the festive season with the #Christmas parade at 5PM and the lighting of Patchi Christmas tree at 6PM #BeirutSouks #Beirut

A photo posted by Beirut Souks (@beirutsouks) on Dec 1, 2015 at 1:32am PST

The beautiful Jbeil 💙💛💜@livelovebyblos #ليكن_نور

A photo posted by Marie-José (@marie.josee) on Dec 2, 2015 at 9:37am PST

#byblos #christmas #market #jbeil #lebanon #souk #decoration #light #winter #photographer #photography #hd #aceshooting #nikon

A photo posted by Ace Shooting (@ace_shooting) on Nov 26, 2015 at 3:02am PST

#batroun #christmas #lights #christmaslights #christmastime #street #decoration #christmasdecorations #holidays #mediterranean #bebatrouni #lebanon #northlebanon #livelovelebanon #whatsuplebanon #livelovebatroun #thisismylebanon #batrountraders #ilovebatroun

A photo posted by Batroun Traders Association (@batrountraders) on Dec 1, 2015 at 8:03am PST

Christmas season #lebanon #batroun #christmas2015 #ChristmasTree #lights #night #decoration #star #joy #season #happy

A photo posted by Elie Tabchi (@elietabchi82) on Nov 25, 2015 at 12:05pm PST

People gather around the #Christmas tree by the lake of #Bnachii north #Lebanon - #ichalhoub #in_the_streets #afpphto / #instagoodmyphoto #IG_WORLDCLUB #igers #ig_energy #ig_lebanon #instaamici #insta_worldz #IGRECOMMEND #igrepresent

A photo posted by @ichalhoub on Dec 6, 2015 at 1:36am PST

#photo #fadiaoun @faaoun #Christmas #lights #lebanon #season #dbayeh

A photo posted by Fadi Aoun Photography (@faaoun) on Dec 1, 2015 at 2:19pm PST

VIDEO, click to play:

What's happening in Beirut Souks🤔? @beirutsouks @patchichocolate 🎉🎄🎅🏻🎁 #Lebanon #christmas #popcorn961 #Beirut #buzzfeast #livelovelebanon #lebanese #beirutsouks

A video posted by Popcorn961 (@popcorn961) on Dec 6, 2015 at 12:40pm PST

VIDEO, click to play:

#AnEyeInTheSky of #Jbeil #Christmastree :) Find the Link of the full video on my profile #lebanon #lebanon_hdr #beirut #livelovebeirut #livelovelebanon #whatsuplebanon #livetrueleb #beautifullebanon #mylebanon #beautifuldestinations #wearelebanon #proudlylebanese #souwarfromlebanon #Lebanonspotlights #livelovebyblos @livelovebyblos @whatsuplebanon @livelovebeirut @livelovelebanon @instagram @ig_lebanon @wearelebanon @beirut @beirutconnected @insta_lebanon @lebanon_pictures @lebanonspotlights @lebanonweekly

A video posted by by Carlos Haidamous (@aneyeinthe.sky) on Dec 5, 2015 at 9:15am PST

Zahle Photo courtesy: Maya Maalouf

,Good evening dear followers with this #amazing view from #Baskinta #Lebanon Photo posted by @antonyfleyhanphotography Please like our page on Fb: Http://www.facebook.com/insta.lebanon Follow us on Twitter: @insta_lebanon Remember to follow @insta_lebanon and hashtag #insta_lebanon to get a chance to be featured!

A photo posted by Insta Lebanon ✅ (@insta_lebanon) on Dec 13, 2015 at 10:26am PST

Zahleh ❤ _____________________________________ #photographyislifee #photographysouls #photography #photographylovers #nightphotography #artofphotography #artist #canon #canonphotography #canoneos600d #art #christmas #christmasdecorations #lights #trees #boulevard #city #longexposure #lebanon #zahleh #livelovezahleh #livelovelebanon #livelovebekaa #livelovebeirut #insta_lebanon #livelovetheworld #beautifullebanon #wearelebanon #super_lebanon #ig_lebanon @amazinglebanon @thisismylebanon @authenticlebanon @lebaneseinkhobar

A photo posted by Maroun El Fakhry (@maroun_fakhry.ph) on Dec 15, 2015 at 4:16am PST

Anyone has pictures of #Christmas decorations in the #Chouf district other then the ones at #DeirelQamar? Tag us by using the hashtag #LiveLoveChouf or @livelove.chouf Deir el Qamar decorations by @abyhamed

A photo posted by LiveLove.Chouf (@livelove.chouf) on Dec 13, 2015 at 4:21am PST

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