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Holiday traditions not only spread happiness but also create a sense of belonging among family members. Specialist Marquetta Gibson takes us to one of the most anticipated events in the community. Suggested Tag: The Camp Walker Chaple plans to maintain this tradition of tree lighting as well as have toy drive on December 23rd.

Marine Corps Community Services, Quantico will be hosting a Commanding Officers Tree Lighting Ceremony outside the Marine Corps Base Quantico Exchange Parking lot on Dec. 5, 2024. A tree lighting ceremony is a holiday tradition that involves decorating a tree with lights and celebrating the beginning of the holiday season. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Keahi Soomanstanton)

Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton hosts the 2019 Tree Lighting Celebration at the Pacific Views Marine Corps Exchange on Camp Pendleton, California, Nov. 23, 2019. The 50 foot holiday tree has over 30,000 twinkling lights and has been used for the past five years. The event also consists of a children’s carnival with games and rides, various sweepstakes, Santa and Mrs. Clause. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl Dylan Chagnon)