Hospice of the North Shore Greater Boston will host its annual Tree of Lights ceremony in Swampscott at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 6 on the lawn in front of the Swampscott Town Hall at 22 Monument Ave.
The Tree of Lights is an event that invites members of the community to sponsor a light on a tree in memory or in honor of a loved one with a donation to support the mission of Hospice of the North Shore Greater Boston.
Immediately following the tree-lighting ceremony, there will be a reception across the street at the First Church of Swampscott Congregational, where guests will be able to view the Honor Roll Book inscribed with the names of those memorialized on the tree.
“Seeing a loved one’s name in the book is often an emotional moment, yet at the same time, very healing for many of the people who attend,” said Diane Stringer, president of Hospice of the North Shore Greater Boston.
She added, “During the holidays, our hearts and minds focus on family, friends and loved ones. Designating a light in honor of someone, whether they’ve been a hospice patient or not, helps people remember them during the holiday season when their absence is felt even more profoundly.”
Charitable donations go directly towards Hospice of the North Shore Greater Boston’s mission to support patients and families affected by life-threatening illness, death and loss.
For more information about honoring someone special through the Tree of Lights, call 978-223-9787 or visit hnsgb.org. All names must be received by Nov. 26 to be inscribed in the Honor Roll Book in time for the events. All names received after that date will be added later.