In many communities, the Christmas season is kicked off with a city tree-lighting ceremony, where a large bedecked Christmas tree is lit up for all to see – in fact, Waterloo Region’s three cities are all held their tree lighting ceremonies on Friday.
But in today’s environmentally tough times, some may be wondering if cutting down 30-foot giants is the best choice for a city’s Christmas tree.
Radio Waterloo takes a look, and speaks with City of Waterloo Manager of Forestry, Horticulture and Cemetery Services Derek Brick about the pros and cons of cutting down a large tree every year, where it comes from, how long it will stand in the town square and what happens to it after. The resident who donated the tree is also interviewed to give their take on why they donated the tree and how they feel seeing it serve as the city’s Christmas tree for 2024.
Music Credit: “Oh Christmas Tree” Pixabay/Primalhousemusic – Creative Commons
