Tree ornaments from Laramie will be presented to the staff accompanying the tree and be hung on the tree when it reaches the Capitol. The tree will visit about 30 towns in Wyoming before heading to the Capitol, arriving there on November 29. From Laramie the tree and its entourage will travel to Cheyenne then Wheatland, Douglas and Gillette. When the trees arrives at the Capitol it will be lowered into a 5-foot deep hole, strung with lights, and decorated with thousands of handcrafted ornaments made by Wyomingites. In December, the Speaker of the House and a lucky Wyoming student will light the tree and showcase Wyoming’s historical, cultural and natural beauty. Throughout the holiday season, the tree will be lit at dusk, where it will be enjoyed by people throughout the world.
The National Forests have supplied the Capitol with a huge Christmas tree every year since 1964, as well as about 75 smaller trees. This year all the trees were harvested in Wyoming. Official Capitol Christmas Tree merchandise – mugs, shirts, ornaments, bookbags and more – can be purchased at the Nov. 16 event.
News posted at http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprdb5212155.pdf
- November 15, 2010 at 1:31 pm
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