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Macy's Great Tree
The Lighting Of Macy's Great Tree
Channel 2’s Monica Pearson, David Chandley and Entertainment Tonight’s Jann Carl hosted the Lighting of Macy’s Great Tree presented by Lenox Square on Thanksgiving Night. Full Story ››

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The biggest star of the night will be the Great Tree itself! Full Story ››


Macy's Tree 2008
Macy’s at Lenox Square celebrates the arrival of its Christmas tree. Full Story ››
WATCH: Tree Lighting Thanksgiving Night On WSB-TV Channel 2 @ 7 p.m.
  • SLIDESHOW: Macy's 2008 Christmas Tree Arrives



    • Line Up

    Jewel
    Singer-songwriter Jewel’s debut album, “Pieces of You,” hit the airwaves in February 1995 and became one of the best-selling debut albums of all time, going platinum 12 times. Full Story ››


    Heather Headley
    Broadway and recording star Heather Headley returns to Atlanta for this year’s tree lighting. Full Story ››


    Michael Warren
    By blending R&B, rock, pop and funk, Michael Warren has created his own distinct sound that continues to win new fans. Full Story ››


    The Regulars Band
    The Regulars Band is made up of four ordinary people with extraordinary talent. Full Story ››


    Harmony Chorus
    Atlanta’s International Youth Chorus is comprised of 125 children ranging in age from 6 to 18, from diverse racial, cultural, religious and socio-economic backgrounds. Full Story ››


    Jann Carl
    During her 13-year career with “Entertainment Tonight,” Jann Carl has reported from the red carpets of countless movie premieres and awards shows and has interviewed hundreds of celebrities. Full Story ››


    For many choir members the Lighting of Macy’s Great Tree has become part of their family’s Thanksgiving Day rituals. Full Story ››


    There’s something for everyone this year! Full Story ››

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    Trivia

    Great Tree Trivia

    Tuesday, November 18, 2008 – updated: 4:18 pm EST November 18, 2008

    The Macy's Great Tree is a 70-foot white pine that weighs approximately 14,500 pounds!

    The decor package includes 125 red Macy's stars and 125 white snowflakes along with 1,200 multi-color metallic basketball-sized ornaments!

    The Macy’s Great Tree has 50 flashing strobe lights, 400 internally lit ornaments, 4000 11-watt bulbs and topped with a spectacular and internally lit LED color-changing Macy’s star.

    The Macy’s Great Tree has 8.2 miles of circuit wiring wound throughout the tree.

    The Macy’s Great Tree drinks a mixture of 200 aspirins dissolved in 300 gallons of water to maintain its freshness.

    The tree takes a crew of 8 people working for 2-3 weeks to decorate it.

    The tree's stand and supports are designed to weather hurricane-type storms.

    This year’s Great Tree will be viewed by over 2.2 million people.

    Copyright 2008 by WSBTV.com. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

    Holidays

    It may be the most traveled Christmas card in America. The card, picked up at a school fundraiser more than 60 years ago, has been mailed between two friends ever since. Full Story ››
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