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The public is invited to join Los Angeles County Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich to officially kick off the holiday season in Los Angeles County with the annual lighting of the County Christmas Tree at 5:00 p.m. today, Monday, November 29, 2010, 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 the Providence High School Choir in Burbank, to help flip the switch to light the 50-foot tree.  

“As we light the County Christmas tree, we invite all of our County’s citizens to join us and reflect on the glory of the season and share in the celebration,” said Antonovich.  

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.

The Los Angeles County Christmas Tree Lighting takes place at 5:00 p.m. Monday, November 29, 2010 at the Los Angeles County Music Center located at 135 N. Grand Avenue in Los Angeles. The Providence High School Choir in Burbank will be performing.