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Christmas trees from across Lithuania – photos

LRT.lt 2021.12.17 09:11

Lithuania's Christmas tree lighting marathon has ended. This year, the decorations of smaller towns are no less impressive than those in the capital. Take a look!

Vilnius

The designers of the Vilnius Christmas tree were inspired by the beauty of wintry nature. They decorated the capital’s tree with 96 different large snowflakes.

Kaunas

The butterflies made of laser-cut transparent and multi-coloured glass landed on the Christmas tree in Lithuania’s second city Kaunas.

Klaipėda

The main Christmas tree in Lithuania’s port city Klaipėda is smaller than in most residents’ homes. It is only 55 centimetres tall and stands under a glass cover on a pedestal. The tiny tree provides a feeling of a winter fairy tale.

Panevėžys

The 18 metres tall candy-decorated Christmas tree was unveiled in Panevėžys.

Marijampolė

The Christmas tree in Marijampolė features innovative lighting solutions.

Utena

Due to its glaring whiteness, the Utena Christmas tree is akin to a Snow White.

Kuršėnai

The Kuršėnai Christmas tree is decorated with a shroud of luminous garlands.

Širvintos

The colours of the polar lights have been chosen for decorating the Christmas tree in Širvintos.

Šiauliai

A colourful Christmas tree was unveiled in Šiauliai during an event accompanied by a musical fairy tale.

Birštonas

A couple of white bears unveiled the Christmas tree in Birštonas.

Alytus

Alytus chose to decorate its Christmas tree with original handmade pinecones.

Mažeikiai

The Mažeikiai Christmas tree is 18 metres tall and features a metal frame covered with natural spruce branches and multi-coloured lights.

Molėtai

Home to the Astronomical Observatory, Molėtai unveiled the Christmas tree decorated with stars, planets, and comets.

Kretinga

The Kretinga Christmas tree is one of the most ornamental in Lithuania this year.

Druskininkai

Lasers used to illuminate the Druskininkai Christmas tree create installations that constantly change colours and shapes.

Kėdainiai

The Kėdainiai Christmas tree was decorated with classic square lamps, golden snowflakes, and a playful Christmas hat.

Zarasai

The Zarasai Christmas tree was praised as one of the most subtle and natural this year.

Elektrėnai

The Christmas tree in Elektrėnai shines in gold. Lasers surrounding the tree also create a spectacular sight.

Joniškis

Joniškis is probably the only Lithuanian town that has a naturally growing tree that sparkles in different colours every year before Christmas.

Ignalina

The Ignalina Christmas tree is decorated with red, blue, and green butterflies.

Lazdijai

This year, Lazdijai celebrates the nut-themed Christmas. The city’s tree is also decorated with giant hazelnuts.

Skuodas

The snowy Christmas tree was unveiled in Skuodas.

Plungė

The Christmas tree in Plungė is covered with a shroud of lights.

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