| MEDIA ADVISORY | Contact: Tony Bell, Communications Deputy Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich Office: (213) 974-5555 Cell: (213) 215-5176 E-mail: tbell@bos.lacounty.gov |
November 26, 2008 For Immediate Release
SUPERVISOR ANTONOVICH TO JOIN YOUTH AT
OFFICIAL COUNTY CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY
WHO: Los Angeles County Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich
Young performers from Holy Redeemer Catholic School in Montrose (8th Grade)
WHAT: Music Center Christmas Tree Lighting
WHEN: Monday, December 1, 2008 at 5:00 pm
WHERE: Los Angeles County Music Center
135 N. Grand Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(Thomas Guide p. 634, F3)
LOS ANGELES COUNTY-- Los Angeles County Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich will officially kick off the holiday season in Los Angeles County with the annual lighting of the County Christmas Tree on December 1, 2008 at 5 p.m. – continuing a special tradition begun by late Supervisor Kenneth Hahn in honor of the County’s children.
Supervisor Antonovich will be joined by talented young performers from Holy Redeemer Catholic School in Montrose, to help flip the switch to light the 50-foot tree.
“Throughout history, the Christmas Tree has been a symbol of life and hope for peace and prosperity,” said Supervisor Antonovich. “For people of all faiths, it represents a time for families and friends to gather together to renew the bonds of love that give us fulfillment and joy. As we light the County tree, we invite all of our County’s citizens to reflect on the glory of the season and share our celebration.”
The tradition of lighting a Christmas tree in the United States began over a hundred years ago. In 1923, President Calvin Coolidge started the National Christmas Tree lighting Ceremony, every year on the White House lawn.
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