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Christmas Tree Lights Up at Syntagma Square, Holiday Season Begins in Athens

Athens’ Christmas tree lit up on Syntagma Square, signaling the start of the holiday season in the Greek capital.

Athens’ Christmas Lights Switch On: Friday, December 9

The countdown to celebrating the festive season in Athens has begun, with the Christmas lights switch on scheduled for Friday, December 9, at 7pm.

Athens’ Christmas Lights Switch On Tuesday, Nov 24

Athens Mayor Giorgos Kaminis will give the signal for the official illumination of the city center and welcome in the holiday season on Tuesday, November 24, at Syntagma Square.

Athens’ Christmas Lights Switch-on Postponed Until November 24

The official illumination of Athens city center, originally scheduled for Thursday, November 19, has been postponed due to protest action to take place at Syntagma Square announced by Greece's largest civil service umbrella union ADEDY.

Sakis Rouvas Joins Athens’ Christmas Lights Switch-on

This Thursday at 7pm join Athens Mayor Giorgos Kaminis and Greek singer Sakis Rouvas as Athens lights up for Christmas!

Seven-Day Arts Fest To Launch At The National Archaeological Museum In Athens

For seven days, a series of events including music, children's theater and cinema will be staged at the outside area of the the National Archaeological Museum in Athens.