Every Year, Nova Scotia Sends Boston A Christmas Tree To Say Thanks
NOVEMBER 12, 2013
On December 6, 1917, a French cargo ship exploded in Halifax Harbour, killing nearly 2,000 and levelling 1,600 homes. Within hours, the City of Boston dispatched a relief train carrying food, water and medical supplies to help the survivors. The next year, Halifax sent Boston a Christmas tree in thanks — a tradition that was revived in 1971, and continues to this day.
Earlier today, the 42nd annual Tree For Boston — a 15-metre white spruce — left its home on the property of Mary Lou Milligan of Mill Cove, Nova Scotia, headed for Beantown, where it will become the city’s official Christmas tree. Before that, it will pass through Halifax for a ceremonial stop at the city's Grand Parade square. The tree is
On December 6, 1917, a French cargo ship exploded in Halifax Harbour, killing nearly 2,000 and levelling 1,600 homes. Within hours, the City of Boston dispatched a relief train carrying food, water and medical supplies to help the survivors. The next year, Halifax sent Boston a Christmas tree in thanks — a tradition that was revived in 1971, and continues to this day.
Earlier today, the 42nd annual Tree For Boston — a 15-metre white spruce — left its home on the property of Mary Lou Milligan of Mill Cove, Nova Scotia, headed for Beantown, where it will become the city’s official Christmas tree. Before that, it will pass through Halifax for a ceremonial stop at the city's Grand Parade square. The tree is
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