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Friday, December 1, 2023

Festival of Trees 2023

Yesterday I was a hostess at the Festival of Trees for the thirteenth year!  Various individuals and organizations decorate and then donate trees, usually to commemorate someone who has been ill or died.  These trees are put up for auction and then displayed at the Mountain America Expo Center for the public to view for the duration of the festival.  All of the proceeds go directly to Primary Children's Hospital so it is a really worthwhile cause.  In addition to the trees, there are centerpieces, wreaths, quilts, and gingerbread houses with lots of crafts and treats for purchase (I really love the cinnamon rolls).  Most of the trees below were in my assigned area but I also spent some time walking around and some of my favorite are also included.
My main job was to watch the tree below.  It sold at auction for $100,000 which is the most any tree has sold for in the history of the festival!  It was featured on the news yesterday morning so many people were looking for it and were eager to hear the story behind it.  I was inundated by people (but it kept me busy so my shift went by very quickly).
The festival continues at the Mountain America Expo Center through Saturday.  Go here for more information and tickets.

Thursday, December 1, 2022

Fetival of Trees 2022

Yesterday I was a hostess at the Festival of Trees for the twelfth year (after a two year pause for Covid).  Various individuals and organizations decorate and then donate the trees (usually to commemorate someone who has been ill or died) for auction (this year the auction is a silent one and you can still bid on trees until 8:00 tonight) and then they are displayed for public viewing at the Mountain America Expo Center.  All of the proceeds go directly to Primary Children's Hospital!  In addition to the trees, there are centerpieces, wreaths, quilts, and gingerbread houses on display as well a lots of treats for purchase (I love the homemade cinnamon rolls) so it is a lot of fun!  Most of the following trees were in my area but I did walk around a little bit after my shift was over to see some of the others.
One of the main jobs of the hostess is to make sure that the trees are not harmed.  I had to remind several kids not to touch this particular tree!  I think they wanted to feel the fur!
I noticed that many of the trees were not as elaborate as those in years past and didn't have as many items surrounding them.  This tree was the exception!
This tree was my favorite one in my area.  I loved the old fashioned snowshoes!

The festival will continue at the Mountain America Expo Center through Saturday.  Go here for more information and tickets.

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