Newly finished book commemorates year of U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree
January 13, 2021

City Council member Dave Trask holds a copy of a new commemorative souvenir book that he and others have published to remember Sweet Home's experience in producing the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree in 2018.
The production of the 2018 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree made a big impact in Sweet Home's history and, to document it, some local citizens and a city councilman have produced a commemorative coffee table-style book as a remembrance.
The Sweet Home Ranger District was selected from the nation's national forests to produce the Capitol Christmas Tree, which was the centerpiece of a celebration that included a nighttime send-off parade, Christmas cards signed by local people who thronged downtown to see the tree, musical performances, and appearances and speeches by an array of dignitaries.
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