Christmas tree was lit in Mykolaiv

In Mykolaiv, the main Christmas tree was lit in the children's town «Kazka», photo: NikVesti

In Mykolaiv, the main Christmas tree was lit in the children's town «Kazka».

This was reported by the correspondent of NikVesti.

As you know, yesterday, a concert dedicated to St Nicholas Day was held in the children's town «Kazka», during which the Christmas tree was lit.

«Today, our military are guarding your peace, your childhood. And that is why we are here today, in the children's town «Kazka», opening the Christmas tree together with St Nicholas. I would like to thank all the parents who brought you here today,» said Mykolaiv Mayor Oleksandr Sienkevych.

The main Christmas tree was lit in Mykolaiv, photo: NikVesti

In Mykolaiv, the main Christmas tree was lit in the children's town «Fairy Tale», photo: NikVesti

The main Christmas tree in Mykolaiv: what is known

As a reminder, the last time Mykolaiv's main Christmas tree was set up in 2021 on Soborna Square. It was set up there in 2018.

Instead, in 2022, a military-style Christmas tree appeared in the centre of Mykolaiv — it was made of camouflage netting for the military. It was used to cover the sandbags that were used to protect the monument to St Nicholas in October 2022 in case of Russian shelling.

Military Christmas tree in Mykolaiv, 2022: photo from open sources

Military Christmas tree in Mykolaiv, 2022: photo from open sources

In 2023, the main Christmas tree in Mykolaiv was not set up and no festive events were held. At the same time, a tenant installed a Christmas tree and a winter skating rink on the territory of the children's town «Kazka».

In 2024, the city authorities of Mykolaiv also refused to celebrate and did not set up the traditional main Christmas tree. In an interview with «Ukrinform», Mykolaiv Mayor Oleksandr Sienkevych said that they decided to focus on safety and modesty in their festivities.