Wednesday, November 26, 2008

ANTONOVICH TO JOIN YOUTH AT OFFICIAL COUNTY CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY

 

 

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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