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Athens Mayor lights Syntagma Square Christmas Tree (photos)

The Christmas season has arrived

Newsroom December 11 08:53

The f3estive season of Christmas has arrived in Athens, as the city’s Mayor George Kaminis illuminated the Christmas tree at Syntagma Square.

The opening of the holiday season took place under the sounds of the Philharmonic Orchestra of the Municipality and the Children’s Choir of the Athens Music School.

The evening will continue with Penny Balatzis and Athens Big Band, as well as the “Angels in the City” dance event.

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