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A Festival Wrapped in Lights, Laughter, and Pure Holiday Magic
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November 18, 2025There’s something magnetic about the Festival of Trees. You walk in expecting decorations, maybe a few twinkling lights, maybe a couple of themed trees. But what you get is a full-body experience. It’s the scent of evergreen nudging old memories awake. It’s families drifting from tree to tree like they’re exploring different worlds. It’s the quiet hum of joy, circling the room.
The whole event feels handcrafted for wonder. Eighty-plus trees, each with its own personality, its own story, its own heartbeat. And kids tugging at their parents’ sleeves to show them a favorite ornament. Couples pointing out details like art critics on a holiday date. Volunteers beaming like they’ve been waiting all year for this.
It’s festive. It’s heartfelt.
And then… There’s the Mother Theodore Catholic Academy Tree
Tucked on the fourth floor, high enough to feel like its own little sanctuary, you find the Mother Theodore Catholic Academy tree. And it doesn’t just fit into the event; it elevates it.
This tree is more than decoration. It’s a collaboration. A community in evergreen form.
Three Schools, One Story
The ornaments come from three schools united under Mother Theodore Catholic Academy:Each school shows their artistic personality. You see it right away in the angels, the hand-painted saints, the little pops of color that only kids would choose with such confidence.
Some ornaments are bold. Some are delicate. All of them are genuine.
The tree reflects the diversity of its creators, yet everything hangs together with a kind of effortless harmony—like three voices singing different notes but the same song.
A Musical Surprise
And then you notice the ornament with a QR code. Scan it, and suddenly you’re listening to Central Catholic children singing.
Their voices float through your phone like a quiet blessing. That little moment turns the tree from something you see into something you feel.
It’s a simple, heartfelt, unforgettable touch.
A Theme Rooted in Meaning
The theme, Pilgrims of Hope, shows up everywhere:- The nativity scene grounding the base
- The cross rising from the top
- The angels as messengers of peace
- The hand-drawn ornaments echoing movement, faith, and resilience
In a festival full of creativity, Mother Theodore Catholic Academy’s tree stands out because it isn’t just about looks. It’s about contribution. Participation. Community. It shows what happens when children from different neighborhoods, backgrounds, and school cultures come together for a shared purpose.
This tree doesn’t just represent Mother Theodore Catholic Academy. It represents what Mother Theodore Catholic Academy believes in.