Policemen patrol at the Champs-Elysees lit by Christmas holiday lights in Paris, France, Nov. 20, 2022. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

The annual Christmas season lighting ceremony was held in Paris, France on Sunday. The lights on the famed avenue will be turned off at the earlier time of 11:45 p.m. instead of 2:00 a.m. and will last till Jan. 2, 2023, a week earlier than usual to save energy.

Decorations are seen at the Champs-Elysees lit by Christmas holiday lights in Paris, France, Nov. 20, 2022. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

The Champs-Elysees is lit by Christmas holiday lights in Paris, France, Nov. 20, 2022. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

The Champs-Elysees is lit by Christmas holiday lights in Paris, France, Nov. 20, 2022. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)