Advent Day 11: Light em up

We all know about the famous Rockefeller Center Christmas tree. It lights up the center of New York City accompanied by the Rocketts, musical artists and an elaborate lighting ceremony. However, at a measly 74 feet tall, this tree barely makes it into the top 10 tallest trees in the country. The top 5 trees can be found in seemingly random spots throughout the US.

5) Toledo Zoo's Christmas Tree
     85 feet
     Boasting 35,000 energy-efficient LED lights, this massive Norway spruce takes an entire crew one week to decorate.

4) Americana at Brand and the Grove at Farmers Market, Los Angeles CA
100 feet each
     There are quite a few trees that boast heights of 100 feet but I chose to list these two because they are within close proximity of each other and somehow are nearly identical in size. The Americana holds 15,000 lights and 10,000 ornaments. The Grove hosts a lighting ceremony much like the Rockefeller's featuring musical artists, Santa Claus and a snow flurry.

  

3) Outlets at Anthem, Arizona
     110 feet
     The Anthem's tree lights up under three miles' worth of LED lights. In addition, it is bedecked with 6,000 ornaments.
         

2) Ferndale California
     150 feet
     The Victorian Village stays true to its traditions and Christmas time is no different. This neighborhood has celebrated a Christmas tree decorating since 1934.

1) Coeur d'Alene Resort Idaho
    161 feet
     This obscure resort in Idaho takes home the crown. The star on top of the tree itself is 10 feet tall. This paired with the 40,000 LED lights makes this gargantuan tree the center of the resort's annual Christmas light show.



And then there's my Christmas tree...

but I love my little Charlie Brown tree.