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WICO Kicks Off Holiday Season With Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Event

One of the most anticipated community events on St. Thomas is the annual West Indian Company, Ltd. Christmas Tree Lighting in conjunction with the Havensight Merchants Association. We look forward to hosting the guests and the community at large this year on Wednesday, December 9, from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. The Christmas Tree Lighting provides WICO with the opportunity to share the festive spirit of the holiday season with residents and guests of all ages who want to spend some time enjoying a culture-based celebration, mingling with family and friends and getting in some early Christmas shopping.   We usually begin fielding inquiries about the Christmas Tree Lighting during the late summer, usually from vendors. The answer is the same every year: Yes, WICO will be hosting its Christmas Tree Lighting. To us, the annual lighting of the tree is more than an event, it is a commitment to the community, especially to the children. We are always fascinated by the innocence, awe and wonder of ...