EGYPT

The image of the 4,500-year-old Sphinx and pyramids is reflected on a Christmas ornament in Cairo December 24, 2001. The Christian population in mainly Muslim Egypt are preparing to celebrate Christmas, although the largest Christian Coptic community do not celebrate it until January 7. PP03110041 NO RIGHTS CLEARANCES OR PERMISSIONS ARE REQUIRED FOR THIS IMAGE REUTERS/Aladin Abdel Naby AN