PROGRAM
27novAll Day09janVILNIUS CHRISTMAS TREE AT CATHEDRAL SQUARE
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Vilnius will announce the beginning of the festive winter season on November 27, when the Christmas tree will be lit in the Cathedral Square.
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Vilnius will announce the beginning of the festive winter season on November 27, when the Christmas tree will be lit in the Cathedral Square.
Enchanting Vilnius Christmas tree in the heart of the city’s UNESCO protected Old Town is the symbol of the festival ”Christmas in Vilnius”.
This year, we invite everyone to watch the lighting of the Vilnius Christmas tree on LRT television on Saturday, November 27, at 7 p.m. It will be extraordinary, full of festive surprises and magic – Musical history of Vilnius Christmas tree lighting.
Vilnius Christmas Tree at Cathedral square will continue to delight visitors until January 9, 2022
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“Christmas in Vilnius” invites you to entertain and admire the events responsibly, while protecting yourself and others. For all safety and health reasons, you will be asked not to gather in crowd, to keep a safe distance, and it is recommended to wear protective face masks covering the nose and mouth.
Vilnius wishes you a joyful and bright waiting for Christmas!
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Time
November 27 (Saturday) - January 9 (Sunday)
Location
The Cathedral Square
27nov(nov 27)10:0002jan(jan 2)23:00CHRISTMAS TOWN
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The Vilnius Christmas Town is the bustling Christmas Market held at different squares in the heart of the city: Cathedral square, Odminių square, Vinco Kudirkos
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The Vilnius Christmas Town is the bustling Christmas Market held at different squares in the heart of the city: Cathedral square, Odminių square, Vinco Kudirkos square and Lukiškių square.
Decorated cozy wooden Christmas Market houses are filled with seasonal treats and various handmade gifts. Nowhere in Vilnius is the holiday spirit more alive than here.
Working hours of CHRISTMAS TOWN:
27 November 2021 – 2 January 2022
I–III 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm
IV–V 12:00 pm – 9:00 pm
VI–VII 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
24 December 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
25 December 12:00 pm – 9:00 pm
26 December 12:00 pm – 9:00 pm
31 December 12:00 pm – 6:00 am
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“Christmas in Vilnius” invites you to entertain and admire the events responsibly, while protecting yourself and others. For all safety and health reasons, you will be asked not to gather in crowd, to keep a safe distance, and it is recommended to wear protective face masks covering the nose and mouth.
Vilnius wishes you a joyful and bright waiting for Christmas!
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Time
November 27 (Saturday) 10:00 - January 2 (Sunday) 23:00
Location
Vilnius city squares: Cathedral, Odminių, Vinco Kudirkos and Lukiškių
27nov(nov 27)10:0029jan(jan 29)23:00EXHIBITION OF NATIVITY SCENES „The Star is Alight!“
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The exhibition of the Church Heritage Museum and the Diocesan Museum Freising (Bavaria, Germany) presents the traditional way of depicting the birth of Jesus Christ in
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The exhibition of the Church Heritage Museum and the Diocesan Museum Freising (Bavaria, Germany) presents the traditional way of depicting the birth of Jesus Christ in the Alpine region and in Lithuania.
The gem of the exhibition is the Bavarian and Tyrolean Nativity scenes of impressive size encompassing hundreds of figures that have been supplemented and expanded throughout the decades and that are intended to localize the birth of Jesus by relocating it to the homeland of the spectators.
The exhibition encompasses 29 items (20 from Germany and 9 from Lithuania) coming from museum collections, churches, and private collectors. The oldest reliefs, paintings, Nativity scenes and sculptures dating back to the 14th century have symbolic iconographic accents, while the works of professional artists and modern pieces demonstrate the variety of interpretation possibilities of this theme. The exhibition includes the smallest (1/3 of a millimeter) nano-Nativity scene in the world by Vilnius Tech ‘LinkMenų Fabrikas’ of Vilnius Gediminas Technical University and partners.
The exhibition will be open from 27 November 2021 until 29 January 2022.
The opening event will take place on Saturday, November 27, at 3:00 PM, at the Church Heritage Museum (Šv. Mykolo St. 9, Vilnius). Entry only with the National COVID Certificate or an equivalent document. Registration is required. To ensure safety, we ask the attendees to assess their state of health before arriving, wear protective masks and follow other safety requirements.
Exhibition tours will take place at 6:00 PM on December 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 and January 5, at 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM on December 4, 11, and 18, and at 12:00 PM, 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM on December 26. A family education workshop ‘The Star Is Alight!’ will take place at 12:00 PM on December 4 and January 8. Tour and education workshop tickets can be purchased at the museum`s ticket office or via Paysera Tickets system by clicking on this link.
Church Heritage Museum opening hours:
Tuesday, Thursday–Saturday 11 am–6 pm
Wednesday 11 am–8 pm
Closed on Sundays, Mondays and national holidays.
Closing time is one hour earlier on the eve of the national holidays.
The project is funded by the Lithuanian Council for Culture.
Sponsors: Archdiocese of Vilnius, Vilnius City Municipality, Lithuanian Culture Research Institute, UAB Restauracijos Ir Statybos Trestas.
The event is part of www.700vilnius.lt and „Kalėdos sostinėje 2021“ programme.
For more information and reservation to the opening of the exhibition please contact us: muziejus@bpmuziejus.lt, +37052697800
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“Christmas in Vilnius” invites you to entertain and admire the events responsibly, while protecting yourself and others. For all safety and health reasons, you will be asked not to gather in crowd, to keep a safe distance, and it is recommended to wear protective face masks covering the nose and mouth.
Vilnius wishes you a joyful and bright waiting for Christmas!
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Time
November 27 (Saturday) 10:00 - January 29 (Saturday) 23:00
Location
Church Heritage Museum
Šv. Mykolo g. 9, Vilnius 01124
27nov(nov 27)12:0006mar(mar 6)23:00VILNIUS ICE RINK
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Ice skating is one of favorite winter pastimes, especially in the run-up to Christmas. This year, Vilnius Ice Rink was established near the White Bridge and visitors
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Ice skating is one of favorite winter pastimes, especially in the run-up to Christmas.
This year, Vilnius Ice Rink was established near the White Bridge and visitors will welcome – from 2021 November 27 until 2022 March 6.
Opening – 2021 November 27, 5 pm.
Opening times:
MONDAY – THURSDAY:
- 12:00 pm – 12:45 pm
- 1:15 pm – 2:00 pm
- 2:30 pm – 3:15 pm
- 3:45 pm – 4:30 pm
- 5:00 pm – 5:45 pm
- 6:15 pm – 7:00 pm
- 7:30 pm – 8:15 pm
- 8:45 pm – 10:00 pm
FRIDAY:
- 12:00 pm – 12:45 pm
- 1:15 pm – 2:00 pm
- 2:30 pm – 3:15 pm
- 3:45 pm – 4:30 pm
- 5:00 pm – 5:45 pm
- 6:15 pm – 7:00 pm
- 7:30 pm – 8:15 pm
- 8:45 pm – 10:00 pm
- 10:30 pm – 11:15 pm
SATURDAY:
- 10:00 am – 10:45 am
- 11:15 am – 12:00 pm
- 12:30 pm – 1:15 pm
- 1:45 pm – 2:30 pm
- 3:00 pm – 3:45 pm
- 4:15 pm – 5:00 pm
- 5:30 pm – 6:15 pm
- 6:45 pm – 7:30 pm
- 8:00 pm – 8:45 pm
- 9:15 pm – 10:00 pm
- 10:30 pm –11:15 pm
SUNDAY
- 10:00 am – 10:45 am
- 11:15 am – 12:00 pm
- 12:30 pm – 1:15 pm
- 1:45 pm – 2:30 pm
- 3:00 pm – 3:45 pm
- 4:15 pm – 5:00 pm
- 5:30 pm – 6:15 pm
- 6:45 pm – 7:30 pm
- 8:00 pm – 8:45 pm
You are welcome to Vilnius Ice Rink*!
*Entrance – with Opportunity Passports
More information about Vilnius Ice Rink: www.activevilnius.lt/
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“Christmas in Vilnius” invites you to entertain and admire the events responsibly, while protecting yourself and others. For all safety and health reasons, you will be asked not to gather in crowd, to keep a safe distance, and it is recommended to wear protective face masks covering the nose and mouth.
Vilnius wishes you a joyful and bright waiting for Christmas!
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Time
November 27 (Saturday) 12:00 - March 6 (Sunday) 23:00
Location
Next to the White Bridge
27nov(nov 27)18:2330dec(dec 30)18:23Gastronomic route "Taste the Christmas Vilnius"
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It is already possible to travel on the gastronomic route in Vilnius, called “Taste the Christmas Vilnius” – around 30 restaurants prepare their interpretations of many
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It is already possible to travel on the gastronomic route in Vilnius, called “Taste the Christmas Vilnius” – around 30 restaurants prepare their interpretations of many traditional Christmas dishes, desserts and drinks. Gourmets from all over Lithuania are invited to take a look around Vilnius, which is being decorated for holidays, and to taste different dishes. Prices for all festive meals – up to 7 euros.
From November 27th until the beginning of January, trains from Klaipėda and Kaunas will roll smelling of Christmas and filled with festive mood, to make your journey to the Christmas capital a memorable holiday adventure,
Vilnius hotels, that are calling everyone to take a breath has prepared special festive offers for the whole family – SPA pleasures, exceptional experiences, festive environment and careful service will allow you to forget about routine.
More information about these festive offers can be found on the special website of the “Go Vilnius:” agency www.govilnius.lt/kaledos, as well as on the printed map distributed by the Vilnius Tourism Information Center (Pilies St. 2, Vilnius).
May the holiday capital be a time of discovery!
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“Christmas in Vilnius” invites you to entertain and admire the events responsibly, while protecting yourself and others. For all safety and health reasons, you will be asked not to gather in crowd, to keep a safe distance, and it is recommended to wear protective face masks covering the nose and mouth.
Vilnius wishes you a joyful and bright waiting for Christmas!
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Time
November 27 (Saturday) 18:23 - December 30 (Thursday) 18:23
Location
Vilnius city
01decAll Day31CHRISTMAS IN VILNIUS COMMUNITIES
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Not only the center of Vilnius will shine festively during the Christmas period – Christmas trees will be lit in 21 Vilnius communities:
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Not only the center of Vilnius will shine festively during the Christmas period – Christmas trees will be lit in 21 Vilnius communities:
| Eldership of Vilnius | Christmas tree lighting date | Place,
Address |
| Pašilaičių | 1 December | Near the eldership administrative building,
Žemynos str. 1 |
| Antakalnio | 2 December | Near the eldership administrative building,
Antakalnio str. 17 |
| Naujosios Vilnios | 2 December | Aikštė šalia Naujosios Vilnios kultūros centro,
Gerovės str. 1 |
| Naujininkų | 2 December | Near the eldership administrative building,
Dariaus ir Girėno str. 11 |
| Rasų | 3 December
*** 4 December |
Next to the Rasų Cemetery,
Rasų str. *** Žibuoklių str. *** Near Subačiaus str. 115 *** Pavilnio str. 1 |
| Verkių |
3 December *** 10 December |
Prie Balsių progimnazijos
Bubilo str. 8 *** Jeruzalės str. 17 |
| Grigiškių | 4 December | Square next to the Church,
Kovo 11-osios str. 36 |
| Lazdynų |
4 December *** 11 December |
Square near the eldership administrative building,
Erfurto str. 29 *** Architektų str. 152 |
| Naujamiesčio | 5 December |
M. K. Čiurliono str. / V. Kudirkos square
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| Justiniškių | 6 December | S. Gedos square („Šypsenų alėja“),
Rygos str. 15
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| Karoliniškių | 6 December | Joensū square,
L. Asanavičiūtės ir Sausio 13-osios str. Intersection near Karelijos gegutė |
| Panerių | 6 December | In front of the Red Gate,
E. Andrė str. 19 |
| Viršuliškių | 8 December | Viršuliškių square, near supermarket „Maximaׅ“,
Viršuliškių str. 32 |
| Pilaitės | 9 December | Near the eldership administrative building,
Vydūno str. 17A |
| Žvėryno | 9 December | Tbilisio square,
Kęstučio str. 11 |
| Šnipiškių | 10 December | Next to the children’s and youth club „Šatrija“,
Kalvarijų str. 156 |
| Fabijoniškių | 11 December | S. Stanevičiaus str. 24 |
| Žirmūnų | 14 December | Žirmūnų str. 67 |
| Šeškinės | 15 December | Central square,
Šeškinės str. 30 |
| Senamiesčio | 18 December | Užupio Angelo square,
Užupio str. 9 |
| Vilkpėdės | 29 December | Savanorių str. 49 |
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“Christmas in Vilnius” invites you to entertain and admire the events responsibly, while protecting yourself and others. For all safety and health reasons, you will be asked not to gather in crowd, to keep a safe distance, and it is recommended to wear protective face masks covering the nose and mouth.
Vilnius wishes you a joyful and bright waiting for Christmas!
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Time
December 1 (Wednesday) - 31 (Friday)
Location
Vilnius city
01dec10:0009jan(jan 9)23:00CHRISTMAS TOWN ON-LINE
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After a successful working and great interest last year, the E-Christmas town is renewed and invites you to look for Christmas presents during this festive season
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After a successful working and great interest last year, the E-Christmas town is renewed and invites you to look for Christmas presents during this festive season on-line as well.
E-Christmas town will work on-line on the website www.kaledossostineje.lt from 2021. December 1 until 2022 January 9.
Time
December 1 (Wednesday) 10:00 - January 9 (Sunday) 23:00
Location
https://www.kaledossostineje.lt/e-kaledu-miestelis/
04decAll DayINTERNATIONAL CHRISTMAS CHARITY BAZAAR
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The 19th annual International Christmas Charity Bazaar will be happening on December 4th (Saturday), from 11 AM to 7 PM, at Vilnius Town Hall Square.
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The 19th annual International Christmas Charity Bazaar will be happening on December 4th (Saturday), from 11 AM to 7 PM, at Vilnius Town Hall Square.
The International Christmas Charity Bazaar (ICCB) is organized by the International Women’s Association of Vilnius (IWAV) in cooperation with the international diplomatic and business communities and Lithuanian friends. More than 30 Embassies and organizations participate each year, joining hundreds of volunteers and IWAV members in the organization of the event. Hundreds of sponsors, partners, and volunteers help prepare hand-made crafts, souvenirs and Christmas treats for the Bazaar. These gifts are offered in exchange for a donation to the beneficiaries, who are carefully vetted and selected by the organizing committee. Visitors to the event can participate in a lottery to win exciting prizes donated by sponsors and enjoy live entertainment, as they search for unique and traditional gifts from around the world.
The most important mission of this annual event is to raise funds for Lithuanian charities, helping the seniors, people with addiction, children with disorders, disabled people, and foster families.
The list of embassies of ICCB 2021: Armenia, Canada, China, Croatia, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Romania, Russia, Ukraine, US, Belarus, Austria, Iceland, Finland, Latvia, Japan, Spain, Netherlands.
This year we are eager to show you, that fairy tales do exist around us – because you are invited to one!
See you there!
More information: www.iccb.lt
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“Christmas in Vilnius” invites you to entertain and admire the events responsibly, while protecting yourself and others. For all safety and health reasons, you will be asked not to gather in crowd, to keep a safe distance, and it is recommended to wear protective face masks covering the nose and mouth.
Vilnius wishes you a joyful and bright waiting for Christmas!
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Time
All Day (Saturday)
Location
The Vilnius Town Hall Square
04decAll Day09janCHRISTMAS TREE AT VILNIUS TOWN HALL SQUARE
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The lighting of Vilnius Christmas tree at Vilnius Town Hall Square will take place on 4 December, 2021. The stylish Christmas Tree in
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The lighting of Vilnius Christmas tree at Vilnius Town Hall Square will take place on 4 December, 2021.
The stylish Christmas Tree in Vilnius Town Hall Square will create the holiday cheer in Old Town until January 9, 2022
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“Christmas in Vilnius” invites you to entertain and admire the events responsibly, while protecting yourself and others. For all safety and health reasons, you will be asked not to gather in crowd, to keep a safe distance, and it is recommended to wear protective face masks covering the nose and mouth.
Vilnius wishes you a joyful and bright waiting for Christmas!
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Time
December 4 (Saturday) - January 9 (Sunday)
Location
The Vilnius Town Hall Square
12decAll DayVILNIUS CHRISTMAS RUN
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46th Christmas Run – invites you to dress up for the winter running festival, give an active and cozy time to
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More information about Christmas run: www.kaledinisbegimas.lt/international/
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All Day (Sunday)
Location
The Vincas Kudirka Square
Vilnius 01103
14dec(dec 14)22:0021(dec 21)22:00COMPETITION "CREATING CHRISTMAS CHEER IN VILNIUS 2021"
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Encouraging the activity of the city community and the most diverse initiatives to create a festive atmosphere, this year are announce a new competition – “Creating
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Encouraging the activity of the city community and the most diverse initiatives to create a festive atmosphere, this year are announce a new competition – “Creating Christmas cheer in Vilnius 2021”.
We invite entrepreneurs, companies, institutions and private initiatives, communities and residents of Vilnius to festively decorate and adorn not only their shop windows, but also such public spaces as passages, squares, streets and courtyards.
During the competition “Creating Christmas cheer in Vilnius 2021”, Vilnius city showcases that create a festive mood, windows of the capital’s shops, cafes, restaurants, offices, doors, house facades that create a connection with passers-by, as well as the creative ideas originally implemented in the passages, squares, streets, courtyards and premises of institutions or companies in Vilnius will be evaluated.
Registration for the competition will take place until noon of December 11, 2021 on the website:
https://www.kaledossostineje.lt/en/registration,
and until December 11, 2021 we will be waiting for photos of the decorated objects as well, sent by e-mail: registracija@kaledossostineje.lt
The creative ideas of the city decorations submitted by the participants of the competition will be evaluated by the commission formed by the Christmas Committee of Vilnius City Municipality from December 14 to December 20, 2021, and Vilnius residents and guests will be able to vote in a special poll of one of the largest Lithuanian news portals. The winners will be announced on December 21, 2021.
As every year, the organizers of the competition promise to give generous prizes to the patrons of the festive tradition to decorate the capital before Christmas.
The three participants with the highest commission scores will be awarded: I place – 1500 Eur, II place – 1200 Eur, III place – 800 Eur, and the participant who receives the most votes online will be awarded – 1 500 Eur.
More information about the competition by e-mail: info@kaledossostineje.lt
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Time
14 (Tuesday) 22:00 - 21 (Tuesday) 22:00
Location
Vilnius city
24decAll DayCHRISTMAS EVE MASS
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The Christmas Eve Mass will take place inside the Basilica of Vilnius Cathedral, and we invite you to come and experience one of the most important
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The Christmas Eve Mass will take place inside the Basilica of Vilnius Cathedral, and we invite you to come and experience one of the most important religious events on the Lithuanian calendar!
Beginning: 9:00 pm
Time
All Day (Friday)
Location
In Vilnius Cathedral (Šventaragio Street)
25decAll Day30CHRISTMAS FAIRY TALE "A Christmas Carol"
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The Christmas Fairy Tale is the biggest Christmas attraction in Vilnius, with over 100 000 visitors each year. The Christmas Fairy Tale of
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The Christmas Fairy Tale is the biggest Christmas attraction in Vilnius, with over 100 000 visitors each year.
The Christmas Fairy Tale of this year – ”A Christmas Carol” based on the famous story by Charles Dickens will be displayed in all its vivid colors on the main outside wall of Vilnius Cathedral on 25–30 December, 2021:
4:40 pm – 4:55 pm
5:05 pm – 5:20 pm
6:15 pm – 6:30 pm
7:30 pm – 7:45 pm
8:05 pm – 8:20 pm
8:30 pm – 8:45 pm
9:00 pm – 9:15 pm
You are welcome to take part in the Christmas fairy tale of Lithuania’s Capital city!
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“Christmas in Vilnius” invites you to entertain and admire the events responsibly, while protecting yourself and others. For all safety and health reasons, you will be asked not to gather in crowd, to keep a safe distance, and it is recommended to wear protective face masks covering the nose and mouth.
Vilnius wishes you a joyful and bright waiting for Christmas!
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Time
December 25 (Saturday) - 30 (Thursday)
Location
Cathedral Square