Handmade ornaments needed for North Dakota state Christmas Tree

Photo by: WDAY Radio Staff
Photo by: WDAY Radio Staff

(Bismarck, ND) -- Handmade ornaments are needed for this year's North Dakota State Christmas Tree.

Ornaments can be of any design and made from any medium, but those made from commercial kits aren't eligible for the display.

The theme for this year's tree is "Inspire Hope" as part of First Lady Kathryn Burgum's initiative to instill hope in people dealing with the disease of addiction.

The theme also applies more broadly to the idea that everyone can inspire hope during the holiday season.

Ornaments must be received by the Office of Management and Budget no later than Monday, November 28th. You can mail ornaments to: State of North Dakota, Office of Management and Budget, Julie Strom, 600 E. Boulevard Ave., Bismarck, ND 58505.

Governor Doug Burgum and the First Lady are also encouraging the public to join them for holiday readings, music and carols at the annual North Dakota State Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony at 5:30 p.m. December 1st in Memorial Hall at the Capitol.