The Boston Christmas Tree is the City of Boston, Massachusetts' official Christmas tree. A tree has been lit each year since 1941, [1] and since 1971 it has been given to the people of Boston by the people of Nova Scotia in thanks for their assistance after the 1917 Halifax Explosion.

Dec 5, 2024 · Hosted by Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department, the annual tree lighting event lights up the Boston Common and Boston Public Garden with a glowing Christmas...

The much-awaited Boston Christmas tree lighting ceremonies usually begin right after Thanksgiving in late November. By December, the city is all dressed up and shining. The switch-on ceremonies attract large crowds with free live entertainment and …

Nov 30, 2023 · Boston’s official Christmas tree will shine bright for the 82nd year during the Boston Common Tree Lighting, taking place on Thursday night.

Dec 15, 2023 · There are so many things to do in Boston at Christmas, like attending Christmas markets, strolling the cobblestone streets, admiring sparkling Christmas trees, watching The Nutcracker, and ice skating. All of these activities are set against the backdrop of a beautiful city, lightly dusted with snow.

Nov 26, 2024 · A symbol of enduring gratitude, this year’s Christmas tree has arrived in the Boston Common, marking the 53rd annual donation of a tree from Nova Scotia. The tree, a 45-foot white spruce, was driven down from the rural community of Mattie Settlement in Antigonish County on Sunday and arrived in the Common on Tuesday morning.

Dec 4, 2024 · 10 ‘Cut-Your-Own’ And ‘Fresh-Cut’ Tree Farms In And Around Boston. From Snowport's tree market in Boston with fresh evergreens ready for pickup to local farms allowing you to do the heavy-lifting yourself, buy your Christmas tree at one of these markets in Boston!

Nov 30, 2023 · Every November, a towering evergreen travels all the way from Nova Scotia to Boston to serve as the city's official Christmas tree. The first gifted tree was given over a century ago, and...

Nov 26, 2024 · The official holiday season kick-off in Boston includes the lighting of the City of Boston's official Christmas tree with approximately 5,000 lights, and the lighting of more than 50,000 lights throughout the Boston Common and Public Garden.

Nov 26, 2024 · Almost ready for its closeup: Today at 11 a.m., Boston police will escort a 30-year-old, 45-feet-tall white spruce to the spot of its new seasonal gig as the Boston Common’s official...