Exactly at 19.00 on the square in front of the monument "Alexander Nevsky" the Christmas tree is shining in Sofia. The 15-meter tree is decorated with 200 balls and thousands of lights.
The ceremony was preceded by a concert in which Orlin Pavlov, the folk ensemble "Iskri" to the House of Culture "Iskar" and the vocal group "Radiodetsa" to the BNR.
Hundreds of children and their parents had gathered in the square, despite the rainy weather.
They welcomed Santa Claus (actor Nikolay Dogramadzhiev), who wished them to be healthy and happy.
The Mayor of Sofia, Vasil Terziev, was also present at the ceremony.