Watch The Lighting Of The Merry Maple Virtual Ceremony
Amherst's Merry Maple. Photo: amherstma.gov
This year the ceremonial lighting of the Merry Maple was conducted virtually on December 4 and broadcast on Amherst Media. The decision to forgo the usual public lighting was made in deference to the pandemic and in the service of public health. The 26-minute celebration can be viewed here.
The festivities include a welcome from the Chamber of Commerce and BID, songs, dance, the UMass Marching Band, and a reading of “The Broken Ornament” by Spiderwick Chronicles author Tony DiTerlizzi.