You can't miss the Christmas spirit at the main base for British troops in Afghanistan. Camp Bastion suddenly filled with alternative-looking Santas, sleigh races and Christmas dinner, all beneath the baking heat of Afghanistan.
Santa, complete with helpers Credit: Ministry of DefenceA makeshift Camp Bastion grotto Credit: Ministry of DefenceA very heavily guarded sleigh Credit: Ministry of DefenceDespite the lack of anything resembling snow, a sleigh race Credit: Ministry of DefenceChristmas carols at Camp Bastion Credit: Ministry of DefenceNight time carols Credit: Ministry of DefenceBBQ-style Christmas dinner Credit: Ministry of DefenceInstant Christmas decorations Credit: Ministry of Defence