Macy’s location in Boston, Massachusetts, is skipping tradition this year and will not host its annual Christmas tree lighting.
The tree lighting has been a major event for the city in the past. A reason for skipping the tree’s lighting this year has not yet been provided by the retail outlet, though Michael Nichols, president of the Downtown Boston Improvement District, noted that Macy’s Boston location underwent “changes in staffing” this year.
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“Each year, we evaluate our event programming and how we can best serve the Boston community,” a spokesperson for Macy’s told the Washington Examiner. “Recently, we made the decision to retire our Great Tree Lighting at our Macy’s Downtown Boston store. While we will no longer host a tree atop our marquee or a lighting event, Macy’s iconic holiday window display will continue and are available for viewing by the public throughout the holiday season.”
The company added that while the tree won’t be part of its holiday celebration, it reserves the right to re-evaluate the decision next year. It also stressed the commitment to supporting organizations “focused on creating a more equitable and sustainable future.”
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Due to not having a tree lighting ceremony from the store this year, Boston has focused on setting up Christmas decorations, with Nichols boasting about the city’s 500 wreaths on city lampposts and almost 100 Christmas trees.
In January, the Boston Improvement District will be unveiling a new outdoor public art installation, though Nichols has revealed sparse details about the project, saying people would enjoy coming “downtown in the winter” to see it.
