Even if Lithuania already resembles a snowy wonderland, the first days of winter mark the country’s further transformation into a luminous holiday paradise. Various wintertime activities — from light festivals to sparkling Christmas trees — not only illuminate the country’s streets but allow everyone’s soul to shine bright with seasonal cheer.

Many Lithuanian squares have recently been reconstructed but have retained layers of city character entrenched in their tiles. Vingriai Stream Square in the capital, and the award-winning Unity Square in the second-largest city are some examples of Lithuanian architectural ingenuity, the fusion of the old with the contemporary, and public-serving functionality.