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December 2023

Come join us for a Joyous Christmas Experience!

The “Lights of Gratitude Christmas Tree Extravaganza” will be open to the public for viewing and voting on their favorite decorated Christmas Trees.  We will have some "Special Happenings" during the Extravaganza to include:  Arts & Crafts Fair,  and a Special Christmas Program Extravaganza with Cookies & Cocoa Bar Social!

The 20 beautifully decorated Christmas Trees will be placed all around the venue creating an enchanting atmosphere. 

Admission is Free.   Donations are Welcome. 

For a $5 Donation, you will receive 5 tickets to vote on your favorite trees.  The top three winners, as voted on by the public, will be presented with 1st, 2nd, or 3rd Prize Ribbon.  We will also have a panel of judges vote on “Best of Show”!  

Also, for a donation, register to win a Special Designer Decorated Christmas Tree.



“Lights of Gratitude Christmas Tree Extravaganza” is a special event creating a magical Christmas for several NC Military Families! We will be donating these fully decorated Christmas Trees to 20 very deserving military families. These donated trees will be decorated by local community groups, such as businesses, civic organizations, school groups, church groups, individual families, etc.


Proceeds benefit U.S. Military Families via Support U.S. Armed Forces, Inc

Certified IRS-designated 501(c)(3) non-profit charity

Tax ID # 26-4642513 


Important Information

Location:

9225 Leesville Rd.  Raleigh, NC 27613


Dates and Times

Thursday, December 7  

Open to Public* | 3pm - 7pm

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Friday, December 8

Open to Public* | 10am - 8pm

Arts & Craft Fair | 10am - 8pm

Hot Cider, Tea, & Coffee served

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Saturday, December 9

Open to Public* | 3pm - 8pm

 

Christmas Extravaganza Ensemble*

~Join Us for a very 

Special Christmas Experience~

Cookies & Cocoa Social | 4pm - 5pm

Special Entertainment | 5pm - 6pm

     ~Music, Carols, Dancers, & Readings


*Admission is Free, Donations Welcome




Important Dates & Information


Thursday, December 7  

Open to Public* | 3pm - 7pm

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Friday, December 8

Open to Public* | 10am - 8pm

Arts & Craft Fair | 10am - 8pm

Hot Cider, Tea, & Coffee served

~~~~~~


Saturday, December 9

Open to Public* | 3pm - 8pm

 

Christmas Extravaganza Ensemble*

~Join Us for a very Special Christmas Experience~

Cookies & Cocoa Social | 4pm - 5pm

Special Entertainment | 5pm - 6pm

     ~Music, Carols, Dancers, & Readings


*Admission is Free, Donations Welcome



Download Informational Flyers

Lights of Gratitude Event Flyer (pdf)

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Lights of Gratitude Adopt a Tree (pdf)

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Lights of Gratitude Nominate a Military Family (pdf)

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Lights of Gratitude Nomination Form fillable (pdf)

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