Grove Christmas Tree, Holiday decoration at The Grove retail complex in Los Angeles, United States.
The Grove Christmas Tree is a towering holiday decoration at The Grove shopping center in Los Angeles, adorned with thousands of lights and ornaments for the season. The structure rises prominently above the retail area and glows throughout the winter months.
The tradition was established in 2002 by real estate developer Rick J. Caruso as an annual centerpiece of the shopping center's winter programming. Since then, the tree lighting has marked the official start of the holiday season in the city.
The tree serves as the center of winter celebrations at the shopping complex, where crowds gather for the annual lighting and enjoy live performances. It has become a focal point for families marking the season together in one of the city's main commercial areas.
The tree is illuminated from mid-November through late December, giving visitors a long window to experience the display during the holiday shopping season. Access is straightforward since it is positioned at the main retail complex, making it easy to include in a visit.
The tree originates from a white fir in Northern California's Mount Shasta region and stands taller than the famous Christmas tree in Rockefeller Center. Each year a fresh specimen is selected and installed, rather than being a permanent fixture.
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