Among the locations for Singing Christmas Trees outside the United States are in Pampanga, Philippines; [6] Suwon, South Korea; [7] Winnipeg, Manitoba; [8] Yarmouth, Nova Scotia; [9] and Zurich, Switzerland. [10] Tree structure and composition [ edit ] Steps for choir members leading to their spots in the Living Christmas Tree [11] Broadcast control for the 2009 Living Christmas Tree at First Baptist Church Conyers (Georgia). Their tree ran 2001-09 and 2011–17. [11] This tour is subject to availability and will be followed up for confirmation upon booking. Singing Trees – Orlando Christmas Tour Includes:

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First Baptist Church of Huntsville, Alabama, Living Christmas Tree information. – accessed 16 December 2009. SM unveils 'singing' Christmas tree." Sun Star (Pampanga, Philippines). It is also the featured annual Christmas concert at Greenhills Christian Fellowship in Ortigas Center, Pasig, Philippines. 7 December 2009. Accessed 15 December 2009. Mona Shores High School's America's Tallest Singing Christmas Tree, founded in 1987, features about 300 singers and a live symphony orchestra. [27] The Sacramento, California-based Capital Christian Center (formerly Bethel Temple) celebrated its 60th Singing Christmas Tree in 2016. [19] Singing Christmas Trees are constructed to hold between 30 and 450 choral singers at one time. [12] These trees can come in four models ranging in height from 18 to 48 feet (5.5 to 14.6m) for indoor use and can be custom fit for outdoor use. [12] They can also come in circular design of 120, 150, or 180-degree models. [12] Trees can also have seating for choir members with special needs. [12] They are fitted with artificial fireproof evergreen leaves and Christmas lights in an effort to lessen workload assembly and disassembly. [12] Besides lighting, they are fitted with controls to allow for usage by a master control within a church sanctuary or community. [12] [13] As an example, the a tree in Huntsville, Alabama, holds 150 singers, is 30 feet (9.1m) tall (39 feet (12m) tall if the star at the top of tree is included), consumes 36kW of electrical power during its performance run on an annual basis, weighs 6,000 pounds (2,700kg), uses 377 pieces of structural steel that is bolted with over 800 pieces, uses 7500 pieces of artificial greenery, and has over 13,000 lights. [14] Choral composition within the tree [ edit ] Scene during which choir members (shown on left) enter the 2009 Living Christmas Tree [11]

Collins, Ace. Stories Behind the Great Traditions of Christmas. Zondervan, 2003. ISBN 0-310-24880-9. Christmas caroling originated in Europe in the 13th century with an interest in the birth of Jesus, including the nativity. [2] Caroling continued throughout Europe until the Protestant Reformation of 1517–1648 which led to the halt of the religious use of carols in some Protestant countries, such as England and Scotland. [2] Despite being banned from European churches, they were still sung in homes and by door-to-door carolers on begging visits ( charity solicitations) during Christmas despite protestations from the Puritan revolution in England in the 1640s. [2] Caroling was done a limited basis between 1660 and the 19th century. [2] By 1878, caroling was revived by the Church of England when it was combined with scripture reading to form a worship service called "Lessons and Carols". [2] Caroling's growth has continued into the 20th century both in Europe and the United States and is now part of Christmas music. [2] Sevier Heights Baptist Church of Knoxville, Tennessee, began theirs in 1989 at their church, drawing 2800 people. The tree was held at the church annually until 1994. The following year, the tree moved to the Tennessee Theatre in downtown Knoxville where they started with six performances and 10,000 attendees in 1995 to twelve performances and 19,000 attendees in 2000. By 2001, the tree moved again to Thompson–Boling Arena, located on the campus of the University of Tennessee where 37,000 people total saw the tree in four separate performances. 55,000 attended the 2006 tree while 60,000 people attended the five services of the 2007 tree that also involved 600 salvations. The 2008 tree included Spanish translation along with 350 salvations. [22]

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Thomas Road Baptist Church in Lynchburg, Virginia, features singing Christmas trees decorated with a custom midi light set that changes colors and design that is precisely synced to music.

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The first Christmas trees came to the United States in the 1740s from Moravian (now part of the Czech Republic) settlers. [1] In 1851, the first commercial tree lot in the United States was set up in New York City. [1] President of the United States Franklin Pierce set up the first Christmas tree in the White House in 1856. [1] Artificial trees were first developed in Germany in the 19th century over concerns of deforestation in their native homeland along with fire safety issues. [1] By the 1960s, artificial trees become very popular in the United States. [1]

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The Singing Christmas Tree in Portland, Oregon, first started in 1962. The 2009 performances had noted guest singers such as Timothy Greenridge, Michael Allen Harrison, Georgine Rice, Aaron Meyer, and The Jefferson Dancers. [20] Constructed of steel, the tree is actually a conical circular sector where between one-third and one-half of an actual Christmas tree is shown. Depending upon tree size, they can accompany between 30 and 450 singers. These trees can be put up by churches or communities. You can have a "show" of songs where the Faces sing, and then have songs where the Faces don't sing, since many Christmas and Halloween songs are orchestrated (no singing). We can program your Faces to "smile" during the songs where there is no singing. Singers who require sitting in a chair or a stool during the performance are located in the bottom two rows of the tree. [15] [ unreliable source?] Choir members who are acrophobic (fear of heights) are located near the bottom of the tree while claustrophobic (fear of restriction or suffocation) choir members are located at the outside of the tree. [15] Most choir members stand for the entire time period of the performance. [15] Tree as part of the Christmas program [ edit ] 2009 Living Christmas tree at First Baptist Church Conyers prior to the 13 December 2009 evening service, including scenes for the program. The orchestra is located at the bottom right. [11]Den Sjungande Julgranen [28] (The Singing Christmas Tree in Gothenburg), created in 2004 by Amy Elizabeth Wheeler and Göteborg & Co., is an outdoor municipal production for the city of Gothenburg, Sweden. It is well-loved by Gothenburgians and attracts many tourists from Gothenburg's European and Nordic neighbors. The production runs for three weeks in December with 2-3 shows every day, features several kinds of choirs singing in different musical styles, and includes choreography and percussion. [29] The artistic director is Amy Elizabeth Wheeler, [30] and the producer is Göteborg & Co. a b c d e f "Carol". (2000). In The World Encyclopedia of Christmas. Gerry Bowler, Editor. Toronto: McClelland & Stewart Limited. pp. 37–38. Choral composition within the tree ideally would have an equal number of men and women in the tree with the sopranos and/or lighter members at the top of the tree, followed by the altos and tenors in the middle of the tree, and the bass and heavier singers at the bottom of the tree. [ citation needed] Male choir members are arranged in the middle of the tree. [15] [16] Preston. Tim. "' The Living Christmas Tree Archived 30 July 2012 at archive.today'". Daily Independent (Ashland, KY). 11 December 2009. Accessed 16 December 2009. Yahoo! Travel tourist attractions in Zurich, Switzerland, including the Singing Christmas Tree. – accessed 15 December 2009.

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Our Singing Tree Faces are not just for Christmas any more! As you can see from the first video below, we have updated our Tree Faces to provide entertainment at parties and holidays year-round. We use these for not only Christmas but for Halloween and even Parties! If you have your own tree taller than 12', you should strongly consider our "Jumbo" Singing Face. Pictures of a Jumbo Singing Face and a video showing it on a 16' commercial tree are to the right and below.This Orlando Christmas tour takes you along for a memorable holiday performance that you will be a highlight of your visit! Midilite Controls of Forest, VA lighting controls for Living/Singing Christmas Trees. – accessed 15 December 2009. a b c d e "Tree, Christmas". (2000). In The World Encyclopedia of Christmas. Gerry Bowler, Editor. Toronto: McClelland & Stewart Limited. pp. 226–28. A Singing Christmas Tree, sometimes called a Living Christmas Tree, is an artificial Christmas tree filled with singers used as part of nativity plays.