PARIS, Nov. 26 (Xinhua) -- A giant Christmas tree is erected under the dome of the Galeries Lafayette department store in preparation for Christmas celebrations.

The giant Christmas tree is seen at Galeries Lafayette department store in Paris, France. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

A giant Christmas tree stands at the Galeries Lafayette department store in Paris for the festive season. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

A giant Christmas tree stands at the Galeries Lafayette department store in Paris for the festive season. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

A giant Christmas tree stands at the Galeries Lafayette department store in Paris for the festive season. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

A giant Christmas tree stands at the Galeries Lafayette department store in Paris for the festive season. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

A giant Christmas tree stands at the Galeries Lafayette department store in Paris for the festive season. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

A giant Christmas tree stands at the Galeries Lafayette department store for the festive season. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

A giant Christmas tree stands at the Galeries Lafayette department store for the festive season. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)■