December 02, 2009

Boston's Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

December 02, 2009/ Marie Frei

(Photo by TattoodJay)

Last night I attended a holiday tree lighting ceremony and the Boston Commons were all aglow.

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This is the 38th year of the tradition - a symbol of benevolence from the people of Nova Scotia dating back to 1917 when Boston sent aid after an explosion devastated Halifax's harbor.

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Have you ever been to a tree lighting ceremony?

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