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Photo tour: Rio de Janeiro's stunning Christmas tree

Fireworks light up during the inauguration of the 85 meter-high Christmas tree at Cantagalo Park in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Fireworks light up during the inauguration of the 85 meter-high Christmas tree at Cantagalo Park in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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Rio's 85-meter tree was named the world's "largest floating Christmas tree" by the Guinness Book of World Records.
Rio's 85-meter tree was named the world's "largest floating Christmas tree" by the Guinness Book of World Records.
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Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas, mostly known as "Lagoa", is a lake and district in Rio de Janeiro's southern zone.
Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas, mostly known as "Lagoa", is a lake and district in Rio de Janeiro's southern zone.
Rodrigo Soldon
2014 marks the 19th consecutive year the Bradesco Seguros Christmas Tree has graced the Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas.
2014 marks the 19th consecutive year the Bradesco Seguros Christmas Tree has graced the Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas.
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Fireworks engulf the Christmas tree during the lighting ceremony.
Fireworks engulf the Christmas tree during the lighting ceremony.
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. Since 1995, Brazil’s largest insurance company has set up the tree near the Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon.
. Since 1995, Brazil’s largest insurance company has set up the tree near the Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon.
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Rio's Christmas tree is regularly among the largest Christmas trees in the world.
Rio's Christmas tree is regularly among the largest Christmas trees in the world.
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Last year, 3.1 million lights illuminated the giant Christmas tree every night until the end of the year.
Last year, 3.1 million lights illuminated the giant Christmas tree every night until the end of the year.
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The tree rises as high as a 28-story building.
The tree rises as high as a 28-story building.
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After the elaborate lighing ceremony, the tree remains lit every night until the end of the year.
After the elaborate lighing ceremony, the tree remains lit every night until the end of the year.
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The lighting of the tree (along with the Christmas holiday) is one of three major events in Rio de Janeiro, after Carnaval and New Year's Eve.
The lighting of the tree (along with the Christmas holiday) is one of three major events in Rio de Janeiro, after Carnaval and New Year's Eve.
Armando Lobos
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