Only In Lithuania 13 - Underwater Xmas Tree

In Lithuania, divers annually secure a Christmas tree underwater in a frozen lake. Despite cold air temperatures, the water is slightly warmer, allowing the tree to remain for years before decomposing. This ritual encourages divers to explore underwater in winter. The narrator questions the appeal of diving to see something visible on land.

What unusual activity do divers in Lithuania perform after Christmas?

• They organize an ice fishing competition.

• They secure a Christmas tree to the bottom of a lake.

• They swim with dolphins.

• They build ice sculptures on the lake.

What is the air temperature when the divers prepare to install the tree?

• -9°C

• 5°C

• 0°C

• -5°C

How long is the tree expected to remain underwater before it decomposes?

• A few months

• A couple of years

• Several weeks

• Indefinitely

What is the main purpose of the underwater tree ritual?

• To attract tourists to the lake

• To preserve the lake's ecosystem

• To remind divers they can dive in winter

• To celebrate the New Year

What question does the narrator raise about the ritual?

• Why the tree is decorated underwater

• How the tree is transported to the lake

• Why people dive to see something visible on land

• How the tree is kept from floating away