Fall: O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree…tis the season! What a better way to kick it all off than with the annual tree lighting ceremony in Portland’s Monument Square. How fun to spend the night bundled up with the ones you love and watch the 50 foot evergreen come alive with thousands of twinkling lights. The event is held every year, the Friday after Thanksgiving. There is entertainment for the whole family with a performance by the Maine State Ballet, Portland Symphony Orchestra and Rick Charette and the Bubble Gum Band. If you want to get into the holiday giving spirit this tree lighting ceremony is part of greater Portland’s annual toy drive. So why not grab a cup of hot chocolate, bring and unwrapped gift and join in the fun at the annual tree lighting ceremony this year!