Christmas Tree Lots Celebrate Tradition and Community

In Manatee County, Florida, the Boys & Girls Club has reopened its annual Christmas Tree Lot, marking its 70th year as a holiday tradition. Similarly, Martin's Christmas Tree Lot in Southern Indiana is open for its nearly 60th year, with owner John Martin continuing the tradition despite recovering from heart surgery. In Manhattan, Kansas, the Optimist Club's tree lot raises funds for youth programs, offering military discounts and a 'Santa's workshop' for families. In Baguio City, Philippines, the Baguio Mansion House has opened its Christmas Tree to the public for the first time since 1908, marked by a ceremony led by First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos. The Baguio tree is adorned with lanterns made by students across the nation, celebrating the city as the 'Christmas Capital of the Philippines.'