Held the first Thursday of December, the Boston Common Tree Lighting Ceremony is an event to remember. Kicking off about 5pm you can catch a skating show to remember by the Skating Club of Boston. This televised event features local personalities and is culminated with the lighting of Boston's official tree received from Halifax, Nova Scotia. The stage will see its fair share of big names who will sing and dance while on-lookers enjoy the free show. Catch a glimpse of Santa Claus who is sure to be on hand, and enjoy the Common when the lights come on because Boston Common decked out in holiday lights is a mesmerizing sight.