Nova Scotia's Christmas tree arrives in Boston, thanking the city for 1917 explosion aid.

The 53rd annual Christmas tree from Nova Scotia has arrived in Boston Common, a 45-foot white spruce symbolizing gratitude for Boston's aid after the 1917 Halifax explosion. The tree-lighting ceremony is set for December 5, continuing a tradition that began in 1918. The tree comes from Hugh and Liz Ryan's property in Nova Scotia and will be on display through the holiday season.

November 26, 2024
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