Video Of The Week - Holiday Season Begins in Earnest in Rio De Janeiro!
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With just 22 days left before the big day, Christmas trees are starting to light up in cities all around the world. While each one is stunning in its own way, some are really outstanding, like this floating creation that is an annual tradition at Rio de Janeiro's, Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon, since 1996.
On Sunday, December 2nd, over 100,000 people gathered to watch the lighting ceremony that was took place amidst a six minute firework show. Built by Brazil's largest insurance company, this year's stunning decor featured the four seasons. Images of leaves represented fall, snowflakes reflected winter, while flowers and gold ribbons stood in for spring and summer, respectively. In addition to that the 524-ton structure also featured balloons that were lit up by 3.1 million light bulbs!
Over a million visitors are expected to view the tree, which will light up the lagoon until January 6th, 2013. Besides being gorgeous, the 85-meter (279 feet) man-made giant metal structure also happens to be the world's largest floating Christmas tree!
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- OLIVIAabout 13 yearscoooooool!
swirlylollypopsabout 13 yearsthat would be so awesome to see!- pinkcupcakeabout 13 yearsthat was really cool. im going to my aunts house and we are going to shot fireworks. but i still think fireworks are ment for the 4th of july.
- puplepancakeabout 13 yearsi think that was wonderful and amazing how the lights were like that
jellybelly123about 13 yearsThat looks pretty cool if people actually think it's cool.- cyanabout 13 yearscool i geust if u like that stuff
j_b_e-babout 13 yearsawsome- McKena about 13 yearsThat is sooooooo pretty what a beautiful sight pretty
- rockabout 13 yearswow
- pig loverabout 13 yearsI would love to go and see that!