VILNIUS, Dec. 1 (Xinhua) -- The annual lighting of the Vilnius' Christmas tree took place in the Lithuanian capital, officially kicking off the holiday season celebrations.

The main Christmas tree is lit up at Cathedral Square in Vilnius, Lithuania. (Photo by Alfredas Pliadis/Xinhua)

The main Christmas tree is lit up at Cathedral Square in Vilnius, Lithuania. (Photo by Alfredas Pliadis/Xinhua)

The main Christmas tree is lit up at Cathedral Square in Vilnius, Lithuania. (Photo by Alfredas Pliadis/Xinhua)

The main Christmas tree is lit up at Cathedral Square in Vilnius, Lithuania. (Photo by Alfredas Pliadis/Xinhua)

People wait for the main Christmas tree to be lit up at Cathedral Square in Vilnius, Lithuania. (Photo by Alfredas Pliadis/Xinhua)■