Alabama Christmas tree

Governor Kay Ivey is preparing to light the Alabama Capitol Christmas tree. The theme of this year’s ceremony is “Every Light a Prayer for Peace.” The official state Christmas tree is a 38-foot Eastern Red Cedar from Bullock County. Throughout the week, the tree has been adorned with approximately 40,000 lights and an assortment of ornaments.

The official state Christmas tree is scheduled for lighting in front of the state Capitol in Montgomery. Gov. Robert Bentley, first lady Dianne Bentley…