Christmas Tree of Succulents at Longwood

Christmas Tree in Clinton Square

I love 

that one 

can see 

the tree beneath the veil of wires and lights. The tree: a Norway spruce 

donated by the Deacons family of Cicero. It was cut down in a 

morning and reached Clinton Square that afternoon on a 

flatbed truck. It was 68 feet tall and weighed 

11,000 pounds cut, then trimmed to stand 

55 feet tall. This Syracuse news-

paper article with photo and 

video describes how 

the tree stands 

without guy 

wires.

Early Morning Clinton Square

Clinton Square and Christmas Tree

Clinton Square becomes a focal point, especially during school breaks and weekends. On the day before Thanksgiving, with cooler weather coming on more strongly, workers turned on the cooling plant and began laying down the ice. So thin was the cover, I could still see leaves along the bottom layers.

A city crew is putting final touches on installation of the Christmas tree. 

Putting Up the Christmas Tree at Clinton Square

The city crew straightening and shimming the tree.