Comfort and joy. That’s what unites us, despite our differences, during the holiday season. It’s a simple idea, really. Yet, how to make it happen? How do you get people out of their homes and together outside at the same time in the same place to share in the Christmas spirit? You need a really … Continue reading Flashback: Chicago’s first Christmas tree in 1913 came from a novel idea: Why not display a giant tree for everyone to celebrate?