The long-awaited Moscow festival Journey into Christmas was officially started on Friday, December 18.

      It will last till January 14 and present all Moscow dwellers and tourists with an opportunity to plunge into the magic atmosphere of New Year's celebrations. Altogether the city will have 38 festival venues. Practically entire Moscow has already been turned into a fairy town with festive decor, original installations and illuminations.

      An array of various winter amusements, shows, treats and gifts from all over the world will be available to those interested. However, it would take many days of traveling across Moscow to visit all the events of the extensive program of the festival.