Lighting of the Christmas Tree

Overview

Working in retail since I was 15 hasn’t dampened my love of Christmas, no sir, it has not. I love watching Christmas decorations be put up in September, listening to carols that start in November and answering the phone every time it rings with, “Merry Christmas, how can I help you?” for a month straight. Just kidding, all of those things really irritate me! Howeve,r when it comes to the genuinely nice and time-appropriate activities, you can count me in - family feasts, kisses under mistletoe, and present wrapping I’m there.

One other Christmas tradition that tickles my fancy is setting up the tree, so what better way to partake this year than to supersize and watch the lighting of the Brisbane City Christmas Tree. An annual tradition held in King George Square, this year the Lord Mayor Graham Quirk will be joined by Santa and a bevy of special guests to officially launch the 2011 countdown to Christmas.

As well as an extensive amount of lights and baubles, the evening also involves festive banter and carol singing to get every one in a joyful mood. And considering this event takes place in December, it will be out of the ‘retail zone’ and into the ‘real zone’, meaning all of you will have no excuses not to attend.