National Christmas Tree’s rich History
December 25, 2019
US Capitol Christmas Tree and Other Forerunners to the National (Community) Christmas Tree
Washington, D.C. – December 24th, 1913 was the first community Christmas celebration in Washington, D.C. On the East Plaza of the US Capitol on Christmas Eve, the Christmas tree and related pageantry occurred. It was meant as a celebration for all of Washington, rich and poor, young and old, although a special emphasis was placed on the children.1
The forty-five minute program, replete with angel figures in white robes, nativity tableaux, carols, and Boy Scouts waving American flags, was modeled largely on community celebrations in other cities.
The 2012 National Christmas Tree lights up the Ellipse with the south side of the White House visible in the background.
(NPS PHOTO)
Join LBL’s Woodlands Nature Station for Girl Scout Day, March 28th
March 22, 2015
Golden Pond, KY – Woodlands Nature Station, at Land Between The Lakes National Recreation Area, will host Girl Scout Day on March 28th, ongoing from 10:00am-3:00pm.
Events and information will be geared towards helping Girl Scouts of different levels work towards earning achievement awards. Come check out hands-on activities, informative booths, scavenger hunts, staff-led programs, and more.
Barred Owl photo taken at Woodlands Nature Station. (Brooke Gilley)
Girl Scouts Introduce New Cookies
January 15, 2015
Annual Cookie Program Runs January 1st – March 1st in Middle Tennessee
Nashville, TN – The largest girl-led business in the world is back – Girl Scout Cookie Season is here.
This year, Rah-Rah Raisins and Toffee-tastic will make their debut in Middle Tennessee. Rah-Rah Raisins take a delicious spin the classic oatmeal raisin cookie with the addition of Greek yogurt-flavored chunks. Toffee-tastic are the first Gluten-free cookie for Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee to offer. They are rich, buttery cookies packed with golden toffee bits bursting with flavor.
History of the National Christmas Trees
December 25, 2014
The US Capitol Christmas Tree and Other Forerunners to the National (Community) Christmas Tree
Washington, D.C. – December 24th, 1913 saw the first community Christmas celebration in Washington, D.C. The Christmas tree and related pageantry occurred on the East Plaza of the US Capitol on Christmas Eve. It was meant as a celebration for all of Washington, rich and poor, young and old, although a special emphasis was placed on the children.1
The forty-five minute program, replete with angel figures in white robes, nativity tableaux, carols, and Boy Scouts waving American flags, was modeled largely on community celebrations in other cities.
The 2012 National Christmas Tree lights up the Ellipse with the south side of the White House visible in the background.
(NPS PHOTO)
LBL’s Woodlands Nature Station to Host Girl Scout’s Day
March 17, 2014
Golden Pond, KY – Woodlands Nature Station, at Land Between The Lakes (LBL) National Recreation Area, will host Girl Scout’s Day on March 29th, ongoing from 10:00am-3:00pm.
Events and information will be geared towards helping Girl Scouts of different levels work towards earning achievement awards.
The Nature Station at LBL. (Land Between the Lakes)
Girl Scout Cookie Season Is Here
January 8, 2014
Annual tradition evolved from local service project in Oklahoma to invaluable business and economic literacy program for girls
Nashville, TN – Every year, Girl Scouts exercise and hone their business skills to sell approximately 200 million boxes of Girl Scout Cookies.
To achieve this extraordinary level of accomplishment, many girls design business cards, posters, newsletters and press kits to support their cookie program goals; they even make formal presentations to local businesses such as banks and local retailers.
The Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee (GSMT) will sell Girl Scout Cookies from January 1st – March 2nd. This is the twelfth year that GSMT will sell cookies for $3.50 a package.
Girl Scout Cookies will be on sell from January 1st – March 2nd, 2014.
