'Tis the Season for Christmas Tree Lightings
Nothing is more beautiful than a tree decorated with ornaments and lights for Christmas. Some people have trees at home, but now tree lightings have become public events. What a better way to bring family and community together during the holiday season than with a public tree lighting.
Why have a tree for Christmas? The reasons stem back to what the tree symbolizes: eternal life. For whatever reason, the Christmas tree has become a centerpiece in many homes during the Christmas holiday. Originally decorated with fruits and nuts, it is now decorated with fun and meaningful ornaments and lights.
Most Long Islanders and New Yorkers think of Rockefeller Center's tree lighting, which is on December 4th. While that is a wonderful tree lighting, it is very difficult to get into Manhattan for that event. Why not try a local tree lighting event instead?
Check out all the great lighting events going on this season:
November 23rd:
November 30th:
- The 6th Annual Lighting of the Lighthouse in Montauk - 4:30 - 7:00 PM
- Annual Vanderbilt Museum Tree Lighting in Centerport - 4:00 PM
- Victorian Christmas in Mattituck - 1:00 - 5:30 PM
December 1st:
- Ronkonkoma Christmas Lighting in Ronkonkoma - 2:00 PM
- Annual Holiday Tree Lighting at Southside Hospital - 2:00 PM
December 2nd:
December 3rd:
December 3rd - 5th:
December 6th:
December 7th:
- First Night & Tree Lighting at Old Westbury Gardens - 8:15 PM
- Tree Lighting Ceremony at Good Samaritan Hospital - 4:00-7:00 PM
- Lighting of the Holiday Tree at Belmont Lake State Park - 4:15 PM
December 6th:
December 8th:
- Syosset Holiday Lighting Spectacular in Syosset - 4:00 - 5:00 PM
- Tree Lighting Festival in Old Westbury - 2:00 - 6:00 PM
Where will you watch a tree lighting this year? How about a menorah lighting? Tell us in the comments below!