BISMARCK - The public lighting ceremony for the North Dakota State Christmas Tree, conducted by Gov. John Hoeven and first lady Mikey Hoeven, will begin at 5 p.m. Dec. 6.
The free ceremony will be in the Capitol Building's Memorial Hall. Live entertainment will be provided by Teen Challenge Men's Choir and the Bismarck State College Brass Ensemble. Refreshments will be served after the ceremony.
People can also donate gifts to Teen Challenge, which needs twin-size bedding, towels and wash cloths. The gifts can be placed under the tree before the ceremony.
The tree will be decorated with ornaments handmade by artists and craftspeople from across North Dakota. A descriptive listing will be available at the ceremony.
