MARBLEHEAD — Over the last two weeks, the town of Marblehead collected Christmas trees in preparation for Monday evening's annual bonfire held at Riverhead Beach. Locals of all ages made their way to claim a spot lining the barricade around the trees. Children and adults alike stood in awe of the number of trees piled high at this year's event. As 6 p.m. … [Read more...] about Marblehead’s annual burning of the Christmas trees
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Date set for annual Christmas tree bonfire
Every year after the Christmas season ends, trees are stripped of decorations and prepared for disposal. But in Marblehead, tree disposal takes on a more festive approach. At Riverhead Beach, locals gather annually to watch as their once-decorated Christmas trees, adorned with lights and sentimental ornaments, are burned in the traditional Christmas Tree Bonfire. The … [Read more...] about Date set for annual Christmas tree bonfire