{"id":9298,"date":"2016-12-03T09:00:24","date_gmt":"2016-12-03T14:00:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.northpole.com\/blog\/?p=9298"},"modified":"2017-01-04T13:14:53","modified_gmt":"2017-01-04T18:14:53","slug":"ring-in-the-holidays-with-the-singing-christmas-tree","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.northpole.com\/blog\/ring-in-the-holidays-with-the-singing-christmas-tree\/","title":{"rendered":"Ring in the Holidays with the Singing Christmas Tree"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Last year I discovered the <a href=\"\/blog\/kindling-spirits-with-the-singing-christmas-tree\/\">Singing Christmas Tree<\/a> in Portland, Oregon, but at that time I didn?t realize what a global tradition it is! Every year folks all around the world are performing holiday shows that include a singing Christmas tree. I?m amazed at all the talented people who build the sets and the many others who sing, dance, and play instruments. Below are a few hand-picked shows that you can enjoy across North America.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"postsubhead\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.myabilene.org\/sct\">Augusta, GA<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><a class=\"nounderline\" href=\"http:\/\/www.myabilene.org\/sct\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external nofollow\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9303\" alt=\"Singing Christmas Tree - Augusta, GA\" src=\"http:\/\/www.northpole.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/sct-augusta.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"158\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.northpole.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/sct-augusta.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.northpole.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/sct-augusta-300x105.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.northpole.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/sct-augusta-220x77.jpg 220w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nIf you live near Augusta, GA, clear your schedule next weekend, because the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.myabilene.org\/sct\">Singing Christmas Tree at Abilene Baptist Church<\/a> is performing for just 3 days. With a full orchestra, an original drama sequence, and over 85 singers, you won?t want to miss it! To get a taste of what you?ll see, check out <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/149311727\">this clip<\/a> from last year?s show.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\n<strong>Abilene Baptist Church<\/strong><br \/>\n3917 Washington Road<br \/>\nMartinez, GA 30907<\/p>\n<p>December 9?11<br \/>\nAdmission: Free! But make sure you get your tickets in advance from the main church office.\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2 class=\"postsubhead\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.carolinavoices.org\/ChristmasTree.asp\">Charlotte, NC<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><a class=\"nounderline\" href=\"http:\/\/www.carolinavoices.org\/ChristmasTree.asp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external nofollow\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9302\" alt=\"Singing Christmas Tree - Charlotte, NC\" src=\"http:\/\/www.northpole.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/sct-charlotte.jpg\" width=\"377\" height=\"250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.northpole.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/sct-charlotte.jpg 377w, https:\/\/www.northpole.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/sct-charlotte-300x198.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.northpole.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/sct-charlotte-220x145.jpg 220w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 377px) 100vw, 377px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nFor the 62nd year in a row, the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.carolinavoices.org\/ChristmasTree.asp\">Singing Christmas Tree<\/a> in Charlotte, NC is entertaining audiences. This event will include a variety of talent such as puppetry, dance, and?of course?music! In addition to the regular performances, the Singing Christmas Tree is also putting on 2 abbreviated shows for kids. So whether young or old, everyone will be filled with joyful spirit.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\n<strong>Knight Theater<\/strong><br \/>\n430 South Tryon Street<br \/>\nCharlotte, NC 28202<\/p>\n<p>December 10?11<br \/>\nAdmission: $13?39 (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.carolinatix.org\/events\/detail\/the-62nd-annual-singing-christmas-tree-singing-christmas-tree-for-kids\">Click here to purchase.<\/a>)\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2 class=\"postsubhead\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.belhaven.edu\/news\/articles\/Belhaven-Celebrates-84-Years-of-Singing-Christmas-Tree-Tradition-2016-11-15.htm\">Jackson, MS<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><iframe style=\"height: 253px; width: 450px; margin: 0px 0px 10px 0px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/V3MeemxxQj0?rel=0&amp;showinfo=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><br \/>\nThe <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.belhaven.edu\/news\/articles\/Belhaven-Celebrates-84-Years-of-Singing-Christmas-Tree-Tradition-2016-11-15.htm\">Singing Christmas Tree<\/a> in Jackson, MS boasts as being the longest running singing tree in America! The first performance at Belhaven University was held in 1933, which makes this year the tree&#8217;s 84th anniversary.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\n<strong>Belhaven University Bowl Stadium<\/strong><br \/>\n1500 Peachtree Street<br \/>\nJackson, MS 39202<\/p>\n<p>December 2?3<br \/>\nAdmission: Free!\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2 class=\"postsubhead\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.monashoressingingchristmastree.com\/the-singing-christmas-tree\/\">Muskegon, MI (Grand Rapids Metro Area)<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><a class=\"nounderline\" href=\"http:\/\/www.monashoressingingchristmastree.com\/the-singing-christmas-tree\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external nofollow\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-9300\" alt=\"Singing Christmas Tree - Muskegon, MI\" src=\"http:\/\/www.northpole.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/sct-muskegon.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"301\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.northpole.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/sct-muskegon.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.northpole.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/sct-muskegon-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.northpole.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/sct-muskegon-220x147.jpg 220w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nIf you want to see the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.monashoressingingchristmastree.com\/the-singing-christmas-tree\/\">tallest Singing Christmas Tree in America<\/a>, then you need to visit Muskegon, MI. This gigantic tree stands a towering 67 feet tall! It can hold 240 singers and is decorated with 25,000 lights. Unfortunately this performance is completely sold out for this year, but mark your calendars for next year so you can get your tickets early. In the meantime, enjoy this video from a previous year that includes footage of the tree being built.<br \/>\n<iframe style=\"height: 253px; width: 450px; margin: 10px 0px 0px 0px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/IjjXuh4FrrY?rel=0&amp;showinfo=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\n<strong>Frauenthal Center for the Performing Arts<\/strong><br \/>\n425 W. Western Avenue #200<br \/>\nMuskegon, MI 49440<\/p>\n<p>December 1?3<br \/>\nAdmission: $15\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2 class=\"postsubhead\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/singingchristmastree.org\/\">Portland, OR<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><a class=\"nounderline\" href=\"http:\/\/singingchristmastree.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external nofollow\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-9301\" alt=\"Singing Christmas Tree - Portland, OR\" src=\"http:\/\/www.northpole.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/sct-portland.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"305\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.northpole.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/sct-portland.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.northpole.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/sct-portland-300x203.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.northpole.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/sct-portland-220x149.jpg 220w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nFolks in the Pacific Northwest can kick off the Christmas season at a performance of <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/singingchristmastree.org\/\">Portland?s Singing Christmas Tree<\/a>. This musical production will delight audiences with two hours of traditional and contemporary music. A live orchestra, 350+ singers, dancers, and actors bring the spirit of Christmas to life!<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\n<strong>Keller Auditorium<\/strong><br \/>\n222 SW Clay Street<br \/>\nPortland, OR 97201<\/p>\n<p>December 1?4<br \/>\nAdmission: $20?48 (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/ev6.evenue.net\/cgi-bin\/ncommerce3\/SEGetEventList?groupCode=TREE&amp;linkID=pcpa&amp;shopperContext=&amp;caller=&amp;appCode=\">Click here to purchase.<\/a>)<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2 class=\"postsubhead\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/sct.cc\/\">Sacramento, CA<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><a class=\"nounderline\" href=\"http:\/\/sct.cc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external nofollow\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-9299\" alt=\"Singing Christmas Tree - Sacramento, CA\" src=\"http:\/\/www.northpole.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/sct-sacramento.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.northpole.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/sct-sacramento.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.northpole.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/sct-sacramento-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.northpole.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/sct-sacramento-220x146.jpg 220w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nFor 60 years, the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/sct.cc\/\">Singing Christmas Tree<\/a> has been performing in Sacramento, and this year they are going all out to celebrate their anniversary. In addition to the choir, there will also be a 40-piece orchestra, dancers, actors, and soloists.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\n<strong>Capital Christian Center<\/strong><br \/>\n9470 Micron Avenue<br \/>\nSacramento, CA 95827<\/p>\n<p>December 2?11<br \/>\nAdmission: $5?25 (<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/singingchristmastree2016.tix.com\/Schedule.aspx?orgnum=547&amp;ActCode=120877\">Click here to purchase.<\/a>)<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2 class=\"postsubhead\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.singingchristmastree.ca\/\">Vancouver, Canada<\/a><\/h2>\n<iframe style=\"height: 253px; width: 450px; margin: 0px 0px 10px 0px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7W8U8Zv2wu4?rel=0&amp;showinfo=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<p>The <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.singingchristmastree.ca\/\">Vancouver Singing Christmas Tree<\/a> is such a beloved Christmas tradition that all their tickets are sold out. But if you haven?t already secured a ticket, don?t fret because you can still try to grab a seat. Get there early and wait in the ?non-ticket holders? line. Thirty minutes before each show, they?ll start letting folks in until the auditorium is full. To get updates, follow their <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/VancouverSingingChristmasTree\/\">Facebook page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\n<strong>Broadway Church<\/strong><br \/>\n2700 East Broadway<br \/>\nVancouver, British Columbia<\/p>\n<p>December 2?11<br \/>\nAdmission: Free!\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Last year I discovered the Singing Christmas Tree in Portland, Oregon, but at that time I didn?t realize what a global tradition it is! Every year folks all around the world are performing holiday shows that include a singing Christmas tree. 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