On January 7 and 8, 2016, Maryland's Main Christmas Tree lit its lights at the New Year's holiday show “Alyosha Popovich and The New Year”. That year, the guests of the Christmas tree performance met their long-beloved fairy-tale characters Alyosha Popovich, Ded Moroz (Grandpa Frost), Snegurochka (Snowmaden), the Shamankhan Queen. But as usual, Baba Yaga and Kikimora joined the show. The program was also attended by "overseas guest" or Magician and Wizard Mr. DaveThomen. Such an event is unique and so long-awaited among the Russian-speaking community of Maryland and the surrounding states.