A look back at Kyiv's main New Year tree from 2000 to 2010 (photos).
The main Christmas tree of the country is traditionally referred to as the one set up in Kyiv. Initially, festive trees were placed in Independence Square, but after the Revolution of Dignity in 2014, the tree was permanently moved to Sofiyivska Square.
During this time, the main Christmas tree of the country has undergone a true evolution, repeatedly astonishing Ukrainians with its bright lights, unique designs, and stylish decorations.
"Telegraph" invites its readers to take a journey into the past and recall how the main Christmas tree of the country looked starting from the 2000s. We are sure you will be surprised.
Christmas Tree in 2001
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The organizers chose yellow and red garlands to decorate the tree this year.
The tree looked vibrant and colorful, with multicolored ornaments and garlands cascading down from the top.
Christmas Tree in 2002
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The main New Year’s tree of the country in 2002 was draped with numerous garlands that created a festive atmosphere.
In addition to the garlands, there were ornaments on the tree, but they simply "got lost" against the chaotic yet very stylish lights adorning the New Year’s tree.
Christmas Tree in 2003
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A slender, tall, and very beautiful tree was erected in Independence Square in 2003. The tree was adorned with golden garlands that generously covered all its branches.
Christmas Tree in 2004
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This New Year’s tree was decorated with thousands of ornaments and bright garlands that chaotically wrapped around the tree.
A small star was placed on top, and there were photo zones and a fair in the vicinity.
Christmas Tree in 2005
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The New Year of 2005 is associated with the Orange Revolution for Ukrainians.
However, the main tree in the center of Kyiv lit up with blue lights, and the tree was stylishly adorned with large golden snowflakes.
Christmas Tree in 2006
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In 2006, the tree was decorated with large red ornaments shaped like wrapped gifts, Ukrainian dolls, and snowflakes.
The festive garlands in red and purple colors hung down easily from the festive tree.
Christmas Tree in 2007
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For the first time, the main tree of the country gained style in 2007.
It was then that the festive tree was adorned with multicolored illumination consisting of geometric shapes for the first time.
Christmas Tree in 2008
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In 2008, the holiday organizers did not shine with originality and also decorated the main tree of Ukraine with diamond-shaped ornaments.
At the same time, white, purple, red, and green diamonds formed the ornament. Large snowflakes symmetrically placed all over the tree complemented the decor.
Christmas Tree in 2009
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The main tree of 2009 was adorned with white snowflakes and garlands that divided the tree into large diamonds.
The New Year’s tree did not "shine" with special embellishments.
Christmas Tree in 2010
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In the capital of Ukraine, the New Year’s tree of 2010 symbolized a crisis. Moreover, not only an economic one but a creative one as well, as the festive tree was decorated with ornaments and garlands from previous years.
Let us remind you that the prices for New Year’s trees in Ukraine this year are simply astronomical, however, this does not stop the capital's residents, who are actively interested in the cost of live fir trees. This year, official Christmas tree fairs have already started operating in Kyiv, where you can purchase a New Year’s tree to suit any taste and budget.
All trees are chipped, which allows tracking their origin and protecting buyers from acquiring illegally cut conifers.
Earlier, "Telegraph" reported on whether Kyiv residents should expect raids from the TCC on New Year’s. In Ukraine, general mobilization is underway, and summons can be issued anywhere. In particular, citizens may be notified in public places that become locations for festive events during the New Year celebrations.