Boston College’s annual Christmas tree lighting kicked off the holiday season on the Heights, with students bundled in winter coats racing between a bouncy house, teddy bear giveaways, and a hot chocolate station.
Metro, Boston
Dolly Parton Headlines, Kicks Off Holiday Season With Annual Tree Lighting
The Common has served as the home of the official Boston Christmas Tree since 1941, and the lighting event has become a city-wide gathering for Boston residents to enjoy Christmas carols, ice-skating performances on Frog Pond, and the stylings of well-known musical guests.
Metro, Column
Shining a Light on a New Christmas Spirit
Following the Boston Common tree lighting ceremony, Columnist William Batchelor reminisces about the holiday season and looks toward welcoming change.
