Christmas Tree Decorating Contest

Town Hall Square is said to be the site of the world’s first Christmas tree, which formed part of a ritual begun in 1441, when unmarried merchants sang and danced with the town’s girls around a tree, which they then burned.  Today the tradtion has changed a bit. The trees  that will be decorated, will be given away as christmas presents to the ones in need.
Nobody really remembers exactly how the tradition of decorating fir trees came about, but despite that countless Christmas trees are hung with pretty things every Christmastime in Estonia and all across the world. 
There are really no rules and thus it is so exciting to see how different people go about it, what creative solutions can be used in order to make each tree special. 
What could be more exciting than to see how our favourite performers, artists, musicians and others are decorating the Christmas tree. Last year the singer Katrin Karisma-Krumm and the youth band Bedwetters were among those who displayed their talents in the contest. This year’s Christmas tree decorators are still a secret – so come and find out! Be sure to bring a camera. This could be a perfect opportunity to get a good shot for the Christmas Market Photo Contest. 
Christmas Tree Decorating Contest takes place on Town Hall Square on 19 December.