Final preparations being made ahead of festive events in Athens December 12, 2005 Workers use a crane to put the finishing touches on the giant Christmas tree in Syntagma Square, central Athens, on Saturday. Athens Mayor Dora Bakoyannis is due to switch on the tree’s lights on Thursday, as part of a 1.3-million-euro program which will include a Gift City in Kotzia Square, an ice-skating rink at Zappeion Hall and carousels in Omonia Square. Author : e-Kathimerini