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Tree for Boston

@TreeforBoston

1 year

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Tree for Boston

@TreeforBoston

5 months

Smooth sailing as I crossed the Canada-USA border from New Brunswick into Maine last night. I was all lit up like a Christmas tree. #TreeforBoston #TreeTracker #InTransit

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Tree for Boston

@TreeforBoston

2 years

I’m a @CityOfBoston superstar!!!

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Tree for Boston

@TreeforBoston

2 years

The tree cutting is happening now!!!🌲🪵😄🎉

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Tree for Boston

@TreeforBoston

3 years

My Virtual Tree Lighting Ceremony was spectacular!!! I'd like to thank @CityOfBoston and the special guests for joining my celebration. I’d also like to thank everyone for the warmth shown to me throughout my journey. This year was truly unique. Until next year my friends!!!❤️

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Tree for Boston

@TreeforBoston

2 years

GET TO KNOW ME! Name: Tree for Boston🌲 Age: 37 Height: 45 feet Birthplace: Christmas Island, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia Type: White Spruce Donors: The Townsend Family Favourite Colour: Forrest Green Favourite Food: Maple Syrup Favourite Taylor Swift Song: Christmas Tree Farm

Nova Scotia Gov.

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2 years

Christmas Island Family Donates Christmas Tree for Boston

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Tree for Boston

@TreeforBoston

5 months

It's a beautiful sunny day in Boston! 🎄 What a welcome - music and lots of people to greet me as I arrived at the Boston Common. Looking forward to my tree lighting on Nov. 30.🎄 #TreeforBoston @BostonParksDept

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Tree for Boston

@TreeforBoston

6 years

Thank you to all my American and Canadian friends, and to my family — the Campbells. Tonight was truly magical. Merry Christmas! 🎄

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Tree for Boston

@TreeforBoston

6 years

When Halifax Fire Met Boston Fire.🚒

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Tree for Boston

@TreeforBoston

3 years

Hello!!! I’m a 60-year-old, 48-foot healthy white spruce tree from Orangedale, #invernesscounty , Cape Breton: @larchecb 1/3

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Tree for Boston

@TreeforBoston

2 years

Farewell Nova Scotia!!! @portofhalifax

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Tree for Boston

@TreeforBoston

1 year

Hello @CityOfBoston , Your package has been shipped. Order details are indicated below. If you would like to view the status of your shipment, please check Facebook and Twitter. ORDER SUMMARY Order Number: #TreeforBoston2022 Order will be sent to: #BostonCommon

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Tree for Boston

@TreeforBoston

3 years

I shine so bright!!!

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Tree for Boston

@TreeforBoston

5 years

I'm a @CityOfBoston #Superstar !!! #TreeforBoston #NovaScotia #Boston #Treelighting

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Tree for Boston

@TreeforBoston

4 years

I’m a @CityOfBoston superstar!

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Tree for Boston

@TreeforBoston

1 year

✨I’M A @CityOfBoston SUPERSTAR!!!!!!!✨

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Tree for Boston

@TreeforBoston

2 years

The Tree for Boston 2021 journey has been amazing!!! I’d like to thank everyone for the warmth shown to me from Nova Scotia all the way to @CityOfBoston . Until next year my friends!!! ❤️

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Tree for Boston

@TreeforBoston

6 months

Today, November 15, the Tree-Cutting Ceremony took place on the Gourley family property in Stewiacke. 🌲 It was a tree-rrific time!!!

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Tree for Boston

@TreeforBoston

4 years

😊

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Tree for Boston

@TreeforBoston

5 months

Thank you everyone who came to help send me on my way. 🌲

TownofAmherstNS

@TownofAmherstNS

5 months

🎄Annual Tree for Boston🎄 Thanks to all who came to help us send the Tree for Boston off in style! #SeeWhyWeLoveIt #TreeForBoston #Amherst #TisTheSeason

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Tree for Boston

@TreeforBoston

1 year

Today, November 16, my Tree-Cutting Ceremony took place on the Townsend’s family property on Christmas Island, Cape Breton.🌲 It was a tree-rrific time!!!

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Tree for Boston

@TreeforBoston

6 years

Boston, I’m coming for you! 🌲

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Tree for Boston

@TreeforBoston

5 years

Come say goodbye to me at my official send-off to Boston. We'll have performers, music and so much more. . Date: Friday, November 16, 2018 Location: Halifax Grand Parade Time: 11:45am - 12:45pm . I can't wait to see you!!!

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Tree for Boston

@TreeforBoston

2 years

TIMBERRR!!! 🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲

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Tree for Boston

@TreeforBoston

5 months

I'm so excited. Nova Scotian artists Còig and O'Sound will be performing at my tree lighting next week, Nov. 30. I can't wait! It's always a fun time! #TreeForBoston @musicnovascotia @BostonParksDept

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Tree for Boston

@TreeforBoston

1 year

THAT'S A WRAP!🎁 I'm all wrapped up and ready for my big adventure! A big thank-you to Urban Roots for tree-ting me with so much love and care.💝

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Tree for Boston

@TreeforBoston

3 years

I’m donated by the landowner @larchecb , a non-profit organization that creates safe, supportive homes and meaningful work for people with disabilities: 2/3

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Tree for Boston

@TreeforBoston

5 months

DELIVERED Arrived at the Boston Common #TreeforBoston #TreeTracker #InTransit

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Tree for Boston

@TreeforBoston

6 months

What a beautiful day in Amherst! The sun was shining bright and the town and its citizens came out to wish me well as I said farewell to Nova Scotia. Tonight I am resting in Bangor, Maine before continuing on my way to Boston. #TreeforBoston #TreeTracker #InTransit

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Tree for Boston

@TreeforBoston

3 years

Guess what??? I’ve been picked and will be revealed tomorrow!!! I’m so excited.

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Tree for Boston

@TreeforBoston

3 years

Today, November 20, I arrived safely to my final destination on the #BostonCommon . The @CityofBoston gave me a very warm welcome. Be sure to watch me light up the sky on Thursday, December 3 on the @WCVB at 8pm (AST) or 7pm (EST): . @BostonParksDept

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Tree for Boston

@TreeforBoston

3 years

The @TreeforBoston is dear to Nova Scotians and we're forever appreciative of @CityOfBoston for the aid provided after the Halifax Explosion. The tree is dedicated to health-care workers on the #COVID19 frontlines like Boston's medical response in 1917:

Tree for Boston 2020

The Tree for Boston has made its journey from Grand Anse, Richmond Co. to Boston and we excitedly await tonight's virtual tree lighting ceremony. Tune into A...

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Tree for Boston

@TreeforBoston

3 years

Great news!!! I’ve been picked and will be revealed on Monday, October 25th. Let us begin our journey to @CityOfBoston .

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Tree for Boston

@TreeforBoston

1 year

🌲TREE CUTTING CEMERONY🌲 You are invited to attend my tree-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, November 16 at 10:30 a.m. on the Townsend family’s property, 8008 Grand Narrows Highway, Christmas Island, Cape Breton.

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Tree for Boston

@TreeforBoston

6 years

Good morning, Boston! Are you ready for tomorrrow? I’m so excited! @CityOfBoston @BostonParksDept #TreeForBoston 🎄

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Tree for Boston

@TreeforBoston

6 months

Wasn't that a wild storm yesterday. So glad it is a nice clear day as I start my trip to @CityOfBoston . This morning I'm on the road to @TownofAmherstNS . #TreeforBoston #TreeTracker #InTransit

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Tree for Boston

@TreeforBoston

2 years

Counting down the minutes to my lighting!!!

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Tree for Boston

@TreeforBoston

3 years

Today, November 18, I'm setting sail on the high seas🌊 Thank you to @portofhalifax , @Eimskip and PSA Halifax for safely transporting me on "the Ava" container vessel to the people of Boston. Good bye, Nova Scotia! Next stop @PortOfPortland ! @CityPortland @CityOfBoston @hfxgov

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Tree for Boston

@TreeforBoston

3 years

I received a heartfelt farewell today, November 16. Due to the #COVID19 pandemic, Nova Scotia is partnering with @portofhalifax , @Eimskip and PSA Halifax to transport the tree on a container vessel: @usconshalifax #sendoff #thankful #HalifaxExplosion 1/2

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Tree for Boston

@TreeforBoston

1 year

DELIVERED: Arrived at the Boston Common 🎄✨ #TreeforBoston #TreeTracker #InTransit

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Tree for Boston

@TreeforBoston

3 years

Thank you, Tony and Heather Sampson for donating this year’s #TreeforBoston and helping us keep this special tradition alive especially during a very tough year. #kindness #generosity #thankful #COVID19 #COVID19NS

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Tree for Boston

@TreeforBoston

6 years

Hello Hants County! Tree for Boston visits Elmsdale enroute for the big send off in Halifax Grand Parade Fri. , 11:30 a.m. All welcome!

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Tree for Boston

@TreeforBoston

6 years

I'm ready for my close-up! 📸 See you all at 10:30 a.m., 15 Park Lane, Blues Mills, Inverness Co.

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Tree for Boston

@TreeforBoston

3 years

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Nova Scotia Tree for Boston tradition!!!⭐⭐⭐ Nova Scotians will never forget the support and kindness from the people of Boston. And I want to thank everyone for continuing to celebrate this special tradition each and every year!!!

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Tree for Boston

@TreeforBoston

5 years

It's #good to be #home @CityOfBoston !!! #TreeforBoston

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Tree for Boston

@TreeforBoston

2 years

I’m on my way!!! Thank you to the students at @egwps who came out to see me this morning!!!

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Tree for Boston

@TreeforBoston

4 years

Let the party begin!!! ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨

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Tree for Boston

@TreeforBoston

2 years

My tree lighting ceremony was a TREE-MENDOUS success!!!⭐⭐⭐ @BostonParksDept @WCVB @BeolachMusic @HeatherRankinMe @Keontebeals @RCMPNS @musicnovascotia @CityOfBoston 1/2

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Tree for Boston

@TreeforBoston

6 years

Catch me in Halifax’s Parade of Lights tonight, Nov. 18, for the first time ever! It starts at 6 p.m. @CHHolidayParade

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Tree for Boston

@TreeforBoston

6 years

Getting my first glimpse of my new home! Beautiful. Hello #Boston

Boston Parks and Recreation Department

@BostonParksDept

6 years

Welcome @TreeforBoston

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Tree for Boston

@TreeforBoston

2 years

#DYK The @hfxgov City Hall clock remains frozen at 9:04:35 a.m. It is the exact time of the #HalifaxExplosion .

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Tree for Boston

@TreeforBoston

7 years

Crossed the Causeway! I'm on my way!

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Tree for Boston

@TreeforBoston

2 years

The We’koqma’qewiskwa Drummers performing the Honour Song.

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Tree for Boston

@TreeforBoston

1 year

My tree lighting ceremony was a TREE-MENDOUS success!! 🎄✨ I'd like to thank the @CityOfBoston and the special guests for joining the celebration. What a tree-rific night!!! 🥹 @BostonParksDept @WCVB @iamREENY @JimmyRankin @RCMPNS @musicnovascotia

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Tree for Boston

@TreeforBoston

3 years

Good Bye, @Cape_Breton !!! #TreeforBoston

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Tree for Boston

@TreeforBoston

3 years

I’m back everyone and so happy to see you again. It’s not my time to be revealed yet but hang tight!!!

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Tree for Boston

@TreeforBoston

4 years

I’d like to thank everyone for the warmth shown to me throughout this journey.❤️2019 was an incredible experience. Until next year my friends!!! @novascotia @CityOfBoston @BostonParksDept @WCVB

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Tree for Boston

@TreeforBoston

2 years

Hello @CityOfBoston . Your package has been shipped. Order details are indicated below. If you would like to view the status of your shipment, please follow Facebook and Twitter. ORDER SUMMARY Order Number: #TreeforBoston2021 Order will be sent to: #BostonCommon

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Tree for Boston

@TreeforBoston

2 years

I’m all wrapped and ready to go!!!! Would you be-leaf it!!! 🍃🍃🍃🍃 Big thanks to @NS_DNRR .

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Tree for Boston

@TreeforBoston

5 months

IN TRANSIT Departing Billerica for Boston I'm almost there... on my way to the Boston Common! I can't wait to see you all! ETA around 11 a.m. #TreeforBoston #TreeTracker #InTransit

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Tree for Boston

@TreeforBoston

4 years

All done!! #treecutting

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Tree for Boston

@TreeforBoston

2 years

DELIVERED: November 18, 2021 Arrived at the #BostonCommon . #TreeforBoston #TreeTracker #Delivered @CityOfBoston

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Tree for Boston

@TreeforBoston

3 years

Hello @CityOfBoston Your gift is ready for shipping. If you would like to view the status of the order, please follow Facebook and Twitter. ORDER SUMMARY Shipping Confirmation: #TreeforBoston Order Number: #2020 Order will be sent to: #BostonCommon Est. Delivery Date: Nov. 20

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Tree for Boston

@TreeforBoston

3 years

ONE MORE DAY UNTIL THE VIRTUAL TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY!!! I'M TREE-MENDOUSLY EXCITED!!!🎄🎄🎄

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Tree for Boston

@TreeforBoston

2 years

I arrived at the Pier 22 Pavilion!!! @thepierhalifax

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Tree for Boston

@TreeforBoston

6 years

It's almost my time to shine! My lighting ceremony is on Thursday, Nov. 30 at 8 p.m. (AST). Tune-in live to WCVB Boston Channel 5, an ABC affiliate available in Atlantic Canada on cable. 🎄

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Tree for Boston

@TreeforBoston

1 year

🌲 Did you know that every #TreeforBoston is carefully selected and needs to meets specific criteria, including: - 12-15 meters (40-50 feet) in height - Healthy with good colour - Medium to heavy density - Uniform and symmetrical - Easy to access

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Tree for Boston

@TreeforBoston

7 years

Surprise! I have Cape Breton roots. Introducing my family, Bob and Marion Campbell, and our hometown of Blues Mills.

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Tree for Boston

@TreeforBoston

5 years

I would like #thank everyone for coming out to see me tonight!! #TreeforBoston

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Tree for Boston

@TreeforBoston

6 years

Another day, another great article! Thank you.🌲

How Boston Got Its Christmas Tree | Holiday History

Every year Nova Scotia donates a Christmas tree to the city of Boston as a thank you for their aid following a 1917 tragedy. It's a fascinating story.

newengland.com

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Tree for Boston

@TreeforBoston

1 year

This year marks the 105th anniversary of the Halifax Explosion. On 6 December 1917, two ships collided in Halifax Harbour, causing a devastating explosion. It killed nearly 2,000 people and left hundreds severely injured and homeless.

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Tree for Boston

@TreeforBoston

8 years

Hello #America I've crossed the border after a little inspection by the friendly border guards. Next stop #Boston

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Tree for Boston

@TreeforBoston

1 year

🎄Boston Common Tree Lighting 🗓 Thursday, December 1, 2022 ⏰ 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. EST 📺 7:00 p.m. EST | 8:00 p.m. AST ❄️ Boston Common 📍 139 Tremont Street, Boston ✨ For more info, visit:

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Tree for Boston

@TreeforBoston

8 years

So excited! I think we'll be able to share my location VERY soon. l am on pins and needles. tee hee. #Boston #NovaScotia

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Tree for Boston

@TreeforBoston

6 years

From my family to yours, Happy Holidays! 🌲

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Tree for Boston

@TreeforBoston

1 year

IN TRANSIT: Departing Amherst for Bangor 🇨🇦🔜🇺🇸 #TreeforBoston #TreeTracker #InTransit

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Tree for Boston

@TreeforBoston

3 years

Nova Scotia is dedicating this tree to health-care workers to honour both Boston’s response after the Halifax Explosion and those who are working on the frontlines during the COVID-19 pandemic: 3/3

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Tree for Boston

@TreeforBoston

2 years

Remember me??? I’m the Boston Tree! And soon I’ll be making my big journey to Boston to help get people in the holiday spirit.🎄More details about me to come!

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Tree for Boston

@TreeforBoston

1 year

IN TRANSIT: Departing Halifax for Amherst🇨🇦 #TreeforBoston #TreeTracker #InTransit

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Tree for Boston

@TreeforBoston

1 year

IN TRANSIT: Arrived in Bangor🇺🇸 #TreeforBoston #TreeTracker #InTransit

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Tree for Boston

@TreeforBoston

6 years

Thank you, #Halifax , for making my send-off so special! See you soon, @CityOfBoston 👋🚚🌲

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Tree for Boston

@TreeforBoston

7 years

I feel so beautiful!!

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Tree for Boston

@TreeforBoston

3 years

2021 marks the 104th anniversary of the Halifax Explosion. On Dec. 6, 1917, two ships collided in Halifax Harbour causing an explosion. @CityOfBoston sent immediate supplies to Nova Scotians and to say thank you, we give a Christmas tree every year:

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Tree for Boston

@TreeforBoston

8 years

I'm up! I overheard someone say "best yet". *blushes* I'm feeling proud. Thank you #Boston Thank you #NovaScotia

Boston Parks and Recreation Department

@BostonParksDept

8 years

@TreeforBoston has arrived from #NovaScotia !

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Tree for Boston

@TreeforBoston

3 years

Today, November 19, I arrived at @PortOfPortland and was loaded onto a truck bound for @CityOfBoston . Thanks again @Eimskip for being part of this tradition ❤️. Next and final stop, BOSTON!!!

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Tree for Boston

@TreeforBoston

1 year

🎄 Let’s make our way to Dartmouth to meet with my estranged cousin, Woody the Talking Christmas Tree. This guy is super popular and rose to international fame last year. #NSFriendsForBoston #TreeForBoston

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Tree for Boston

@TreeforBoston

7 years

The sun's up in Boston, but I'm still thinking about last night's event! ICYMI: There are photos on my Facebook page

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Tree for Boston

@TreeforBoston

4 years

I crossed @CBP . I'm now in another coun-tree!!! 🇺🇸 Make sure you track my journey at .

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Tree for Boston

@TreeforBoston

2 years

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Tree for Boston

@TreeforBoston

4 years

P.S. - A mini white spruce was planted where the 2019 tree was cut.......... This could be a possible #TreeforBoston in 60 years!🎄😊 @PictouCounty_NS @NSLandsForestry

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Tree for Boston

@TreeforBoston

2 years

The #TreeforBoston Lighting will feature a performance from Nova Scotian Cape Breton artists Wendy MacIsaac and Mac Morin from Beòlach with @HeatherRankinMe !!!

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Tree for Boston

@TreeforBoston

8 years

My journey to #Boston is starting, guys! Wish me luck!

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Tree for Boston

@TreeforBoston

2 years

Nice hats!!! 🧢🌲😁

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Tree for Boston

@TreeforBoston

2 years

The #TreeforBoston Lighting will feature a performance from Nova Scotian R&B artist @Keontebeals !!!

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Tree for Boston

@TreeforBoston

4 years

Wow, what a turnout! Thank you @CityOfBoston !

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Tree for Boston

@TreeforBoston

3 years

Today, November 12, was the Tree-Cutting Ceremony at the property of Heather and Tony Sampson in Grande Anse, @Mun_Richmond . @nsccstrait @NSCCNews @NSLandsForestry #TreeforBoston #Thankful 1/2

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Tree for Boston

@TreeforBoston

3 years

Since 1971, Nova Scotia has been giving a Christmas tree to the people of Boston in thanks for their aid after the Halifax Explosion. What’s your favourite Tree for Boston memory? #ThrowbackThursday