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« Update: Judge won't waive Derderians' $1 million fine | Today | R.I. officials: Time to roll up your sleeves for flu shots » November 30, 2006State Christmas tree may survive this yearPROVIDENCE -- So far, Rhode Island's official Christmas tree is a success. That is, the state hasn't killed it. Guided by a stringent fire code, State House workers last year subjected an 18-foot spruce to an overnight drying before commercial fans. Then they showered it with fire retardant. The tree dropped its needles and died beneath the Capitol rotunda days before Christmas. This year, new rules allowed workers to skip the fans and chemicals. But they still require a fire marshal to inspect large, public buildings before a Christmas tree can go up. Lights must meet industry safety standards, and extra fire extinguishers have to be close by. The rules also require a start-to-finish watering schedule. The public is invited to a State House tree-lighting ceremony planned for 5:30 p.m. tomorrow. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be on hand, as will a story teller and an arts and crafts table for children. Cider and gingerbread cookies will be served. -- Staff and wire reports Posted by Steve Peoples CommentsDennis O'Malley | November 30, 2006 4:44 PM link Post a commentPlease be civil. Vicious comments, personal attacks and profanity won't be published. Name and email are required; email address will not publish. |
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The State should only use the largest evergreen that can be reasonably transplanted 'live' from one location in RI to another during these months.
It should be sited out doors on the State House plaza.
All indoor decorations at State Inst.'s must be artificial/fireproof.
The tree should then be watered, heated, on life support, etc. & Impeccably Lighted & 'in action' until Jan 2-3 at which time it is removed and housed for Spring.
To be then ceremoniously replanted in a public central 'neighborhood node' in the Spring in an expanding spiral out from the city center over the years.
Our State Motto is 'HOPE' & I think that this practice/praxis would / should embody that concept. The whole season is primarily a new year / new life pep rally and really non denominational and/or cross denominational. May seem biased toward 'Druidism' a little - but is I think a good idea.