Fir Festival 
7 November 2025 | 20:00
Taxiarchis village | Mountainous Halkidiki

Experience the Magic of Christmas in Halkidiki at the Fir Festival in Taxiarhis

Where Christmas begins in Greece! On Friday, November 7, 2025, at 20:00, the mountain village of Taxiarchis in the Municipality of Polygyros invites everyone to the enchanting Fir Festival, marking the official start of the festive season.

Perched on the slopes of Mount Holomontas, Taxiarchis – the Christmas Village of Halkidiki – transforms into a fairytale destination filled with twinkling lights, joyful music, and the scent of freshly cut fir trees. Each year, this charming mountain community celebrates the lighting of Greece’s first Christmas tree, spreading Christmas cheer across the country.

The evening will be filled with celebration, featuring local choirs, live music, and community performances that bring together residents and visitors alike. The fir trees of Holomontas, famous for adorning homes throughout Greece, take center stage as the village comes alive with festive spirit.

The Municipality of Polygyros and the Municipal Community of Taxiarchis invite you to join this warm and authentic celebration. Local associations, including the Cultural Association of Taxiarchis, the Youth Club, the Women’s Association, the Sports Club “Holomontas,” and the Worldwide Taxiarchis Community, will all participate, ensuring a vibrant evening of tradition and hospitality.

Come and experience the beginning of the Christmas season in Halkidiki. Feel the warmth of local traditions, enjoy mountain festivities under the starlit sky, and let the aroma of the Halkidiki fir fill your heart with festive joy.

Let the Christmas magic begin… in Halkidiki!