Though it wasn’t as big a program as in past years, St. Athanasius Church, 6115 Bay Parkway, held its annual Christmas tree-lighting on Dec. 12. “Tonight we don’t have the big spectacular,” said Msgr.

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Marywood University held its annual Christmas tree lighting Wednesday in the Rotunda of the Liberal Arts Center. The celebration continued into the evening along Marywood Main Street and in the ...

“Arise, shine, Bethlehem, for the light of peace has dawned anew.” With these words, Bethlehem celebrated the traditional lighting of its Christmas tree on a packed Manger Square on Dec. 6, 2025, ...

Attendees celebrate as Vienna’s Christmas tree lit up at the annual tree-lighting ceremony at Spencer’s Landing Tuesday evening. (Photo by Gwen Sour) VIENNA — Vienna welcomed the holiday season ...