Christmas tree

This year’s Christmas tree decorating ceremony at the faculty of engineering at Davutpasa University in Turkey was eventful as a group of students attempted to block the process.

The natural Christmas trees from Taxiarhis, Chalkidiki, are flying off the shelves as the festive season approaches. Producers are busy cutting and restocking fresh trees to meet demand. According to Giannis Xakis, president of the local community and a tree producer, the village has already shipped a 10-12 meter tree to Crete, reflecting the nationwide enthusiasm for Taxiarhis trees.

Over fifty thousand colorful lights were lit Wednesday night at the iconic Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center, drawing warm applause from the crowds gathered to watch the annual tradition in New York City.

The Christmas spirit has also arrived in Chalkida with the tree lighting ceremony.

The holiday season kicked off in impressive fashion with the lighting of Christmas trees on both land and sea in Halkida, which took place today (December 4th) at the Agios Nikolaos pier on the Chalkida beach.

The festive season officially began in the heart of Athens on Thursday evening with the lighting of the Christmas tree in Syntagma Square.

The celebration, organized by the Municipality of Athens, included a performance by singer Nefeli Fasouli accompanied by the Athens Big Band. The event was hosted by state broadcaster ERT duo Nancy Zabetoglou and Thanasis Anagnostopoulos.

The Christmas tree lighting ceremony in Athens' Syntagma Square will take place this Thursday, signaling the start of a series of events throughout the city.

Athens Mayor Haris Doukas will illuminate the 20-meter fir tree during an event featuring Christmas melodies performed by Nefeli Fasouli and the Athens Big Band.

Sofia will celebrate the holiday season with festive decorations spread across more than 50 locations throughout the city, creating a magical atmosphere for residents and visitors alike. The municipality announced that the city will feature dazzling lights, themed photo spots, Christmas markets, and beautifully adorned Christmas trees.

A tragic incident unfolded at a Christmas market in Belgium as a towering 20-meter-tall Christmas tree collapsed, claiming the life of one woman and leaving two others injured, according to DPA reports.

Mayor Vasil Terziev will light the festive lights and Christmas tree of Sofia at 19:00 p.m., reported the Sofia Municipality. For the first time, this will take place on the capital's new pedestrian space - the square around the St. Alexander Nevsky".

The lights of the Christmas tree in Sofia will light up today at 6 p.m. in front of the National Palace of Culture.