Christmas tree lighting ceremony on Old Town Square to take place on Saturday

The traditional Christmas tree lighting ceremony on Old Town Square will take place on Saturday evening, on the first weekend of Advent, Prague City Hall announced. The 20-metres tall spruce was erected on Monday night and will be decorated in yellow and red, the colours of Prague. A spokesperson for Prague City Hall said that, like last year, there will be a special light and audio show every half hour. The tree-lighting ceremony will also launch the city`s annual Christmas markets.