Christmas decorations

The Christmas tree of Sofia will shine tonight in front of the National Palace of Culture.

The Christmas tree lights will be lit at 19:00.

And this year the tree is natural and it has arrived few days ago from Spain. The tree is over 10 meters high and weighs more than 4 tonnes.

Christmas markets and garden centers now offer Christmas trees for Christmas decorations.

On average, a tree height of 120 cm is about BGN 20 leva.

A living tree in a pot cost BGN 70, again for the same height. Artificial tree is about BGN 25.

The custom of decorating the tree in our country comes from Russia, as it is not only a Christmas tree but also a New Year tree.

Crowds of tourists gathered in downtown Manhattan with enhanced security measures to light the lights of New York's largest Christmas tree.

The tree is 23 meters high and weighs over 12 tonnes. At its top is a star with 25,000 Swarovski crystals and its decoration includes 50,000 lights.

Inspections of garlands, lights and Christmas decorations are being launched by the trade inspectors of the State Agency for Metrology and Technical Surveillance, reports BNT. 

Athens is marking Christmas with an illuminated ship in central Syntagma Square.

The tradition of the Christmas ship is an old Greek custom which began on the islands, although many Greeks have decorated Christmas trees in their homes instead nowadays.

A homeless man on Stadiou Street went viral after he decided to decorate his little corner of the public street with a Christmas tree. His sleeping quarters are just that little bit cheery giving his take on the holiday.

Greek florist/decorator Maria Lalagos, whose roots are from Crete and the Peloponnese, was one of the 89 volunteers selected to decorate the White House for Christmas. Known to her friends as the “Christmas elf”, her participation in bringing Christmas cheer to the family of U.S. President Barack Obama was a dream come true.

Christmas time conjures images of family gatherings, tinsel, gifts and love… What better backdrop for romance? Illustrator Emma Block collaborated with Vashi Jewelers to explore the different ways that the romance of Christmas travels around the world.

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With Christmas just around the corner, Beyoncé chose a more festive look to attend Roc Nation holiday party in New York City dressing up like a Christmas tree.

The famous singer was photographed wearing a Santa hat, Christmas tree sunglasses, a colorful dress, and a shawl decorated with ornaments, a garland, and poinsettias.

The over-sized Mona Shores Singing Christmas Tree is adorned with 15,000 lights, 5,000 feet of garland and 15 tiers of 220 choir members and 50 other teens singing around the base of the tree.

Enjoy!