Nova Scotia Sends Annual Christmas Thanks to Boston

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu participated in the ceremonial cutting of a 13.7-meter white spruce tree in Lunenburg County on November 12, 2025. This tree will serve as Nova Scotia’s gift to Boston for the 2025 holiday season, continuing a long-standing tradition of gratitude for Boston’s support following the Halifax Explosion in 1917. The annual exchange symbolizes the enduring bond between the two regions. The event highlights the historical significance of their relationship and the spirit of community.

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