December 2023

The “Lights of Gratitude Christmas Tree Extravaganza” will be open to the public for viewing and voting on their favorite decorated Christmas Tree. We will have some "Special Happenings" during the Extravaganza to include:  Senior's Social, a Visit from Santa, and Christmas Music Ensemble with Cookies & Cocoa!

The 20 beautifully decorated Christmas Trees will be placed all around the venue creating an enchanting atmosphere. Each ticket admission will receive a packet of tickets to vote on their favorite Christmas Trees and a raffle ticket to win a special decorated tree for themselves. The top three winners, as voted on by the public, will be presented with a ribbon and a special prize. We will also have a panel of judges vote on “Best of Show”!  

“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 for 20 very deserving military families. These donated trees will be decorated by local community groups, such as businesses, civic organizations, school groups, individual families, etc.

If you or your group are interested in decorating a Christmas Tree, see the registration information to be a donor decorator.

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