Christmas trees usually garner attention for what’s underneath them, but that wasn’t the case at Creighton Community School last weekend.
CADAC presented its Ninth Annual Festival of Trees, with a colourful array of artificial pines, wreathes and centrepieces on display in the school gymnasium.
“I thought there were some incredible, creative ideas,” said organizer Laurel Mackie. “Each year I’m amazed with some of the ideas that people come up with.”
Community generosity was on full display at the festival as individuals, groups and businesses donated 35 items to be displayed and auctioned off.
Visitors admired a long row of trees that stood atop tables. Dotted with bright lights, soft ribbons and inspired ornaments, the trees merged tradition with ingenuity.
Creighton Community School students took the opportunity to host an accompanying tea and bake sale, not to mention a Breakfast with Santa event, raising funds for their graduation ceremony next June.
The festival also featured a home-business sale.
Mackie estimates several hundred people passed through the festival, which carried the theme “Making Spirits Bright.”
Festival of Trees Winners
Best in Show
“Angel” (tree) by Denare Beach Recreation Board
Centrepieces
Most Artistic:
“Winter Whimsy” by Anita Rainville
Most Original: “Make My Spirit Bright By Reading To Me Each Night” by Kids First North
Most Effort:
“Candy Cane Christmas” by CADAC Centre
Theme Winner:
“Santa Train” by Denare Beach New Horizons People’s Choice: “Santa Train” by Denare Beach New Horizons
Wreaths
Most Artistic:
“Merry Minerals”
by Hudbay
Most Original: “Reflecting Christmas Spirits” by Flin Flon Aboriginal Friendship Centre
Most Effort: “Seeing is Believing” by Flin Flon Credit Union
Theme Winner:
“Wintery Woods”
by Hair on the Rocks
People’s Choice: “Reflecting Christmas Spirits” by Flin Flon Aboriginal Friendship Centre
Trees
Most Artistic: “Chris Cross Christmas” by CADAC Centre
Most Original:
“Rustic Christmas” by Creighton Community School Student Leadership Council
Most Effort:
“Tea Tree” by Creighton Community School
Theme Winner:
“O What Fun” by Flin Flon Salvation Army
People’s Choice Award: “A Gift of Hope” by Carla, Madison and Mackenzie Simon
