Reading's newest Christmas tree finally has a home in front of the Gateway building at North Second and Penn streets.
The tree was put in place before the snow started falling Wednesday morning.
City crews originally put the tree on an island at South Second and Penn on Tuesday, only to remove it hours later.
City council President Francis Acosta bought the tree after some called the official tree at Fifth and Penn "ugly."
The city eventually decided to keep the so-called "Charlie Brown" tree on Penn Square. It'll be re-dedicated with a single red ornamental bulb next Saturday, Dec. 6, at 6:30 p.m.
The hope, city officials said, is that it reminds all who are following the tree's story of the deeper meaning of the holiday season.
To that end, the city has created a "holiday spirit fund." Monetary donations can be made at any Fulton Bank branch. The money will be used to buy copies of the book, A Charlie Brown Christmas, for children participating in the upcoming seasonal celebration.
The new tree will also be decorated and lighted.
In the meantime, the Reading Downtown Improvement District has proposed buying a 30-foot artificial tree for future Christmases on Penn Square.
With proper care and handling, officials said the pre-decorated tree can last more than 10 years and pay for itself several times over during its lifetime.
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