The Tree Is Still Lit
I am a bit removed from the lighting of the city’s Christmas tree. It became a bit overwhelming for everyone in the crowd.
As usual, there were thousands of shoppers that converged on Daley Plaza and beyond to see the lighting of the tree. It seemed this year that as more people gathered the snow fell harder. There were various choirs and speakers on the stage before the lights went on.
The warm-up went on and on and on. There was a very good choir of 9 to 13 year olds performing, but the crowd was ready for the lighting. By the time they started their third and final Christmas song, the crowd was chanting “Light the Tree, Light the Tree,” Enough song and dance they wanted illumination.
Only moments later, Mayor Daley said a few seasons greeting and well wishes and lit the tree along with the Mayor and other dignitaries from Nurnburg, Germany.
This was followed by a small fireworks display.
As I am writing this a mature gentleman next to me is asking what I am doing. He saw pictures of the tree and figured I was down there.
I asked him if he was too. He said that he came out here to go down there but wasn’t going to stand out in the snow. He was too old for that and had seen many many trees lit in his day. He questioned why he comes on this day every year. He stated that his family usually drags him downtown somewhat willingly.
It is warm inside and with a window view you can see just about everything anyhow.
Comments
Well put. I don't know if I should admit this, I was in that crowd. Too much standing in the snow.
Entertaining site.
PAW
Posted by: Paul A. Wilson | November 26, 2005 01:10 PM