Frankfurt Unveils 26-Meter Christmas Tree Named 'Florian'

The tree, a gift to the city's fire department celebrating its 150th anniversary, stands taller than New York's famous counterpart.

The Christmas tree, named 'Florian', was selected by Frankfurt's professional firefighters and is named after their patron saint.
Standing at 26 meters, the tree is a meter taller than the Christmas tree in New York City.
Originating from the Spessart region, the 65-year-old tree was carefully chosen by a special commission.
The tree's installation on Römerberg is expected to take about three hours, involving the city's fire department personnel.
Previous years' trees have sparked debate over their appearance, but officials believe 'Florian' will be well-received once decorated.