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Head of Kyiv City State Administration Oleksandr Popov has lit up the main Christmas tree of Ukraine on Independence Square in Kyiv. 

“Today, on Saint Nicholas Day, when each of us can feel like a miracle worker, by doing good and helping those in need, we are holding this event. It opens up a whole marathon of festive events that will take place in different parts of our city,” he said.

“I congratulate you on Saint Nicholas Day and upcoming New Year! Let it bring happiness and love into our homes,” Popov said.