The Vatican Christmas Tree, also called the Saint Peter's Square Christmas Tree is the decorated tree that is erected annually in the Saint Peter's Square directly in front of St.Peter's Basilica in the Vatican City to celebrate the Christmas Holiday Season.
The tradition of placing a Christmas Tree in the Saint Peter's Square started in 1982 during the pontificate of Pope John Paul II.
This year 2011 the Christmas tree is a gift from Ukraine30.5meters high(98 feet) and with a trunk of 56 centimeters. It has more than 700 branches, which will be decorated with 2,500 silver- and gold-colored baubles illuminated by white and yellow lights. It will be raised on December 5 and inaugurated on December 16 in the presence of bishops from the Ukrainian Orthodox Church.
The tradition of placing a Christmas Tree in the Saint Peter's Square started in 1982 during the pontificate of Pope John Paul II.
This year 2011 the Christmas tree is a gift from Ukraine30.5meters high(98 feet) and with a trunk of 56 centimeters. It has more than 700 branches, which will be decorated with 2,500 silver- and gold-colored baubles illuminated by white and yellow lights. It will be raised on December 5 and inaugurated on December 16 in the presence of bishops from the Ukrainian Orthodox Church.
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