From "atrocious" to "ugly," many of the words used over the last week to describe Reading's official Christmas tree have not been nice.
But one Berks County couple showed the tree a little love on Friday, gathering their wedding party on Penn Square and posing for pictures in front of the tree.
"Can't miss opportunity," said the groom, Brad Graczyk. "I'm moving down south after the wedding, and uh, perfect way to say goodbye to my hometown."
The bride, Nora Graczyk, isn't a Reading native, but she said many members of her wedding party actually grew up near Egleman's Park, where the tree was cut down.
"I think it is a beauty in its own way," she said. "I didn't grow up here, so I find it neat to be a part of something that they grew up with."
As for all the negative comments about the tree and the earlier effort to have it replaced:
"I don't think they know what they're talking about. This tree captures the heart and soul of the Reading community," Brad said.
In fact, many people in Berks County and those around the world who learned of the tree's plight through international media coverage have since embraced the tree as a symbol of the holiday season's true meaning.
The city plans to decorate the tree with a single red ornamental bulb, just like Charlie Brown's scrawny tree in the beloved "Peanuts" holiday tale. A public re-dedication ceremony is set for next Saturday, Dec. 6., at 6:30 p.m.
Meantime, the tree that was bought by Reading City Council President Francis Acosta to replace the one at Fifth and Penn streets was decorated at Second and Penn streets Friday. A ceremony to light the tree is set for 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29.
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