Monday, December 7, 2009

"Holiday Spirit" - by Kristy

To start ringing in the holiday spirit, I decided to do a post on a great American holiday tradition. This year thousands of people crowded downtown NYC to watch the annual lighting of the Rockefeller Christmas Tree. It is a great sight to see: people uniting to watch this beautiful ceremony.

Something you might not know is the history of the infamous tree and its humble beginnings. The tradition dates back to the Depression era days of 1931. A few construction workers had the simple idea to put up a tree on Christmas Eve 1931 and it has turned into a spectacular tradition that means a lot to all of us today.

Take a look at how far this great tradition has come:



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It's amazing to see how much something can grow over time. Its significance grows each year. It is a wonderful tradition bringing together thousands to view the lighting and thousands more visit it throughout the month of December. It's a very popular tourist attraction. It is just a small way we all unite together during the holidays.


Credit history:
http://www.time.com/time/photogallery/0,29307,1863633_1809368,00.html

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