this also happens to be the beginning of carnival preparation.

as of now there is no need for the world's largest floating christmas tree during carnival, at least not for the foreseeable future!

though if anyone shows up early for carnival they may catch a bit of holiday spirit, carioca style.

on this link we posted some pictures of the inauguration of the christmas tree when held on the leblon side of the lagoa.

on this page we posted some photographs of the inauguration of the christmas trees when held on the ipanema side of the lagoa.