Christmas lights are certainly one of those bright things without which it is difficult to imagine the Christmas season. The custom, which originates from the tradition of lighting candles on the Christmas tree of wealthier Germans in the 18th century, flourished at the beginning of the 20th century and since then has reached different dimensions around the world, in Western and Eastern nations. When we will turn on the lights in Slovenia and when they will or have been turned on in Europe and elsewhere in the world, read the article.
Ljubljana – December 3
As every year, the festive atmosphere will symbolically begin with the event People, we light the light, when the light decoration of the city will be lit, and it will reach its peak on December 31 with New Year's Eve celebrations in the open air in the squares in the center of the city.
Maribor – November 28
This year, Maribor will be dressed in holiday lights already at the end of November. It will remain magical, festive and lively throughout December. The youngest will also be able to experience the magic in the fairy town.
Koper – December 5
Also this year in Koper, the main city entrances and streets, squares and promenades will be decorated with lights and light decorations, and a New Year's tree will be placed in the central square. The colorful event will begin with the lighting of the lights on December 5 in Titov trg, and the youngest will be delighted by Santa Claus.
Celje – November 30
Light curtains, lanterns and other festive lighting will be ceremonially lit in Celje on the main square on November 30.
Vienna – November 28
On November 28, the lights of our northern neighbors will also be officially lit, although the first wave of Christmas spirit and lights has already covered Vienna since November 15.
Zagreb – November 30
In the city of a thousand hearts, in Zagreb, the lights will be lit at the end of the month, also on the property Salad, which comes to life for Christmas. The owner of the estate dreamed of a fairy-tale Christmas as a child, and over the years he made that dream come true.
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Paris – November 20
The most beautiful part of Paris, the Champs-Élysées, is already shining in the glow of Christmas lights. This year they were lit by Omar Sy, known from the movie The Intouchables.
London - November 3rd to December 4th
In London, the lights are on for almost a whole month. The Wetsfield shopping center is the first to receive them, this year the honor belonged to the singer Rita Ora. The last one will be Trafalgar Square, where every year since 1947 a tall Christmas tree has been erected, a gift from the people of Oslo for British aid and friendship during World War II. The festive atmosphere reigned in Covent Garden on November 4th, Oxford Street on November 6th, Carnaby Street turned festive on November 13th, Regent Street on November 16th, and Winter Wonderland opened its doors in Hyde Park on November 21st.
New York – December 3rd
Just like in Ljubljana, this year on December 3rd in New York v Rockefeller Center lit the Christmas lights on the tree and started the Christmas season. The event is free and open to the public. Several thousand people watch it from the sidewalks, and hundreds of millions watch it live on television.
Tokyo - November 4th to December 1st
Lighting Christmas lights has become very popular throughout Japan. The first and most spectacular illumination belonged to the city of Kobe after the devastating earthquake in 1995. They are lit in various parts of Tokyo this year between November 4th and December 1st.
Singapore – 15 November
As the guest of honour, the President of the country, Tony Tan Keng Yam, switched on the Christmas lights in Singapore on November 15 at Shaw House Urban Plaza, Level 1. The lights that wind along Orchard Road symbolize the hope that Christmas brings.
