Astoria, Holidays, Parks Nov 21, 2014 The Second Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Returns in December The permanent Christmas tree in Astoria Park, transplanted last year. Central Astoria LDC is holding the second annual holiday tree lighting next month! On Thursday, December 11, join your fellow Astorians (…) Share this Scoop by Meg Cotner total shares! Twitter Facebook Email Print The permanent Christmas tree in Astoria Park, transplanted last year. Central Astoria LDC is holding the second annual holiday tree lighting next month! On Thursday, December 11, join your fellow Astorians (…) by Meg Cotner Share this Scoop total shares! Twitter Facebook Email Print Related scoops What to Do in Astoria This Week: Dance, Tree Lighting, Chef& (...) The permanent Christmas tree in Astoria Park, transplanted last year. Central Astoria LDC is holding the second annual holiday tree lighting next month! On Thursday, December 11, join your fellow Astorians at the eastern edge of Astoria Park around the beautiful evergreen that was planted at the park last year. The festivities start at 6:30 p.m., which recognize Chanukah, Christmas, and Kwanzaa. There will be singing, some speeches by our local electeds, and of course the lighting of the tree. Dress warmly, since you’ll be standing outside for a little while (the park is beautiful at night, too). And afterwards, consider stopping by a few local spots to warm up—Sweet Jane’s (27-17 24th Ave), The Bonnie (29-12 23rd Ave), and Crescent and Vine (25-03 Ditmars Blvd) come to mind immediately. Twitter Facebook Email Print astoria parkCALDCholiday tree lighting About Meg Cotner Meg Cotner was trained as a harpsichordist and now works as a freelance writer and editor. She is the author of "Food Lovers' Guide to Queens," and is a skilled and avid home cook, baker, and preserver. Related scoops What to Do in Astoria This Week: Dance, Tree Lighting, Chef& (...) 2 Comments Philip McManus November 29th, 2014 Dear Friend, Please call it what it is. It’s a Christmas Tree. Do we call the Menorah a Christmas Menorah? Lets celebrate all the holidays with each name. Labor Day Veterans Day Happy Halloween Happy Thankgiving Merry Christmas Why do we exclude Christmas? Happy New Year Etc. Reply megc November 30th, 2014 I recommend you take it up with the CALDC, who named the event this way. In case you missed it in the post, please note that right at the top we called the tree a “Christmas tree.” The event celebrates three holidays – Christmas, Chanukah, and Kwanzaa – which is probably why they used the word “holiday” to be more inclusive than simply “Christmas.” As always, you are free to call the tree a “Christmas tree.” Reply Leave a Reply Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment * Name * Email * Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.
Philip McManus November 29th, 2014 Dear Friend, Please call it what it is. It’s a Christmas Tree. Do we call the Menorah a Christmas Menorah? Lets celebrate all the holidays with each name. Labor Day Veterans Day Happy Halloween Happy Thankgiving Merry Christmas Why do we exclude Christmas? Happy New Year Etc. Reply
megc November 30th, 2014 I recommend you take it up with the CALDC, who named the event this way. In case you missed it in the post, please note that right at the top we called the tree a “Christmas tree.” The event celebrates three holidays – Christmas, Chanukah, and Kwanzaa – which is probably why they used the word “holiday” to be more inclusive than simply “Christmas.” As always, you are free to call the tree a “Christmas tree.” Reply