Decorated Christmas tree is pictured in Republic Square during the Christmas tree lighting ceremony in Yerevan, Armenia.21.12.2018#5741110
Decorated Christmas tree is pictured in Republic Square during the Christmas tree lighting ceremony in Yerevan, Armenia.21.12.2018#5741108
Decorated Christmas tree is pictured in Republic Square during the Christmas tree lighting ceremony in Yerevan, Armenia.21.12.2018#5741107
People gather in Republic Square during the Christmas tree lighting ceremony in Yerevan, Armenia.21.12.2018#5741104
Fireworks explode over the Christmas tree during the lighting ceremony in Republic Square, in Yerevan, Armenia.21.12.2018#5739227
People gather in Republic Square during the Christmas tree lighting ceremony in Yerevan, Armenia.21.12.2018#5739226
Yerevan Mayor Hayk Marutyan carries the giant key to the city during the Christmas tree lighting ceremony in Republic Square, in Yerevan, Armenia.21.12.2018#5739225
Costumed artists perform during the Christmas tree lighting ceremony in Republic Square, in Yerevan, Armenia.21.12.2018#5739224
Costumed artists perform during the Christmas tree lighting ceremony in Republic Square, in Yerevan, Armenia.21.12.2018#5739223
Costumed artists perform during the Christmas tree lighting ceremony in Republic Square, in Yerevan, Armenia.21.12.2018#5739222
From left, Yerevan Mayor Hayk Marutyan, acting Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and his wife Anna Akopyan, watch the performance during the Christmas tree lighting ceremony in in Republic Square, in Yerevan, Armenia. 21.12.2018#5739221
The Christmas tree is lit up during the ceremony in Republic Square Yerevan, Armenia.21.12.2018#5739220