The winners of the trees, mini-trees, and wreaths of the 27th Annual Festival of Trees have all been chosen and are on their way to new homes in 48 communities – including one in California!
“Although this year’s event was held entirely online, that certainly didn’t reduce the enthusiasm expressed by everyone we called to share the good news,” said Maureen Pollard, chair of the Festival’s Tree Committee.
According to the Festival, conducting the annual event virtually certainly provided a number of new challenges. However, the Board was committed to maintaining the tradition that has grown to be the largest Festival of Trees in New England. “When you’ve done something for 27 years, the show must go on,” said Festival president Tom Lussier. “We’re enormously grateful for tree donor, every sponsor, and every individual who visited our website and purchased raffle tickets,” he added.
This year, the Festival introduced a new award – The People’s Choice – which was presented to the tree that secured the most raffle ticket. The winner – with 16,947 raffle tickets – was Who Says Money Can’t Grow on Trees? Presented by Sharing Susan’s Love. Congratulations!
| Tree Name | Guest Name | Guest City |
|---|---|---|
| Flamingo Jingle | Debra Puerini | Rehoboth, MA |
| Pink Cadillac | Kaylee Liang | Bedford, MA |
| Christmas is Blooming Crazy | Marie Taras Liang | Bedford, MA |
| Wonder of the Sea | Linda McCaul | Chelmsford, MA |
| Gido's Paradise In Memory of Thomas Solomon | Ann Neel | Salem, NH |
| Seas and Greetings | Kim Watt | Chelmsford, MA |
| Childs Pose | Jennifer DeStefano | Reading, MA |
| Thoughts of Joseph | Thadd Palmer | Andover, MA |
| I SEA Santa | Steve Woidyla | North Salem, NH |
| Wildlife Wonderland | Marissa Hajnasr | Kingston, MA |
| Christmas In the Woods | Robin Raymond | Tyngsboro, MA |
| Candy Land | Kate Dabrieo | Wilmington, MA |
| Holiday Leftovers | Jane Roy | Methuen, MA |
| 2020 - A Christmas to Remember | Nancy Carace | Kingston, NH |
| Rockin' Out On the Rail Trail | Anna Williams | Gloucester, MA |
| A Nutcracker Christmas In Memory of Bernice Beaulieu | Louann Santos | Methuen, MA |
| Methuen Strong/Be Kind | Ian Rossi | Methuen, MA |
| The Magic of Tradition | Nelly Russo | Boxford, MA |
| Peace | Kathy McCarron | Haverhill, MA |
| Live, Love, Laugh with the Red Hatters | Ellen Petroccia | Lynn, MA |
| Home Tweet Home | Gerry Brown | Wayland, MA |
| Gnomes for Christmas | The Ayer Family | North Reading, MA |
| ELF Everybody Loves Fun | Richard Kern | Methuen, MA |
| Snowman Spectacular | Jeannette Silva | Lowell, MA |
| The Candy Canes | Lindsey Avellone | Andover, MA |
| Sleeping Christmas Owls | J and J Silverio | Methuen, MA |
| A Victorian Christmas | Kimberly Denault | Haverhill, MA |
| A Gilded Christmas | Deirdre Gibbs | Danvers, MA |
| Christmas Valentine | Jennifer Bryan | Lexington, MA |
| Who Says Money Can't Grow On Trees? | Janna M Mansour | Lawrence, MA |
| Coastal Winter Wonderland | Steven Goecke | Haverhill, MA |
| Water Worlds | Amy Dolansky | Boxford, MA |
| Candy Cane Lane | Rick Coco | Methuen, MA |
| NASD Dance! | Annie Walsh | Lynnfield, MA |
| Winter Wonderland | Abby Marchand | Billerica, MA |
| Mary Kay Masking | Braeden Matthews | Andover, MA |
| Peace for All | Cheryl Azza | Methuen, MA |
| Let Your Heart Grow With Love! | Michelle Lilly | Lawrence, MA |
| Addyson & Mikayla's Santa Sack | Karen M Couillard | Haverhill, MA |
| Cooking With Gido Ed Solomon In Memory of Ed Solomon | Kathleen Teahan | Salem, NH |
| Memories of Auntys Christmas | Roberta Connolly | West Newbury, MA |
| Sew Many Bows | Sarah Puopolo | Woburn, MA |
| Into a Brighter New Year | Donna Breen | Haverhill, MA |
| A Long Winter's Nap | Michelle McCormack | Methuen, MA |
| "Planting Seeds of Hope" | Jeannette Lambert | Atkinson, NH |
| Merry Little Christmas | Laura McGovern | Andover, MA |
| Tis the Season to Sparkle | Rebecca Prince | Hudson, NH |
| Baby's Magical Christmas | Annie Walsh | Lynnfield, MA |
| A Furry Nod to Christmas | Owen Burke | Methuen, MA |
| Kids Need Kiwanis | Nicholas Barry | Swampscott, MA |
| Swing for the Fences | Darlene Wermers | Salem, NH |
| United We Stand | Kristen Faro | Methuen, MA |
| Traditional Sparkle | Shannan Cassidy | Tyngsborough, MA |
| Just Guarding OUR tree! | Cheryl Stevenson | Haverhill, MA |
| May Your Tree Tops Glisten | Kim Boucher | Methuen, MA |
| Woodland Christmas | Bettyann Augeri | Beverly, MA |
| She Ain't Heavy | Laura Marchand | Methuen, MA |
| A Merry Christmas | Erika Svendsen | Amesbury, MA |
| The Magic of The Woods at Merrimack | Krissy Olson | Townsend, MA |
| The 21st Century Flintstones | Lori Gross | Orcutt, CA |
| Falling for the Season | James Blum | Methuen, MA |
| It's All About The Trees | Dianne DiBella | Lowell, MA |
| Memories Made at Lake Winnipesaukee | Donna L Pitts | Pelham, NH |
| All Hearts Hold Christmas Memories | Linda Giordano | Salem, NH |
| A Christmas Toast for Nana B | Caitlin Duggar | Milford, NH |
| Mini Hallmark Christmas | Lori Gross | Orcutt, CA |
| Stars of the SEASon | Kathy Grieco | Amesbury, MA |
| Rainbow of Doozies | Laura Ogonowski | Windham, NH |
| Constructing Christmas Amid Covid | Karen Rutherford | Lawrence, MA |
| Why Stand, We SOAR | Stacey Murray | Methuen, MA |
| Brighter Lives Better World | Kathy McCarron | Haverhill, MA |
| I'll Be Staying Home For Christmas | Ashley Hashem | Methuen, MA |
| I Love Snowmen | Stacey Henry | Methuen, MA |
| Candy Coated Christmas | Maureen Bossi | Chelmsford, MA |
| Red Holiday | Kelli Mandeville | Dracut, MA |
| The Joy of Chick-fil-A | Joshua Powers | Everett, MA |
| Cottage Claus | Jill Stackelin | Methuen, MA |
| Paws for Christmas | Elizabeth Marchetti | Hampton, NH |
| Rotary Opens Doors | Susanna S Smith | Pelham, NH |
| A Merry Dino Christmas | Kelly M McDonald | Seabrook, NH |
| A FRESH START | Amanda Muldoon | Pelham, NH |
| Tree of Hope - Just Keep Swimming | Allison Riley | Boxford, MA |
| Winter Elegance | Sue Clark | Salem, MA |
| Hands Across the Tenney | Heidi Spaulding | Nashua, NH |
| Winter Wonderland | Susan Lindmark | Littleton, MA |
| The Perfect Partnership: Montessori and STEM | Kate Machet | Andover, MA |
| Oh Christmas Tree | Pisey Leavitt | Methuen, MA |
| Stand Together | Laulita Valadao | Nashua, NH |
| A Woodland Winter Wonderland | Rhonda Page | Andover, MA |
| Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas | Barbara Wilmot | Hooksett, NH |
| All I Want for Christmas Is a CURE! | Marissa Conant | Hudson, NH |
| MA-03 Gives Thanks to Frontline Workers | Pamela Servideo | Methuen, MA |
| Bead-dazzeled | Anna Williams | Gloucester, MA |
| Starry Starry Night | Heidi Demers | Groveland, MA |
| Alpine Christmas | Steve Woidyla | North Salem, NH |
| Keep Looking...UP! | Kathryn Mateucci | East Brookfield, MA |
| Kings of Winter | Shannon McCabe | Goffstown, NH |
| Santa Brought Us Beanies | Jessica Donovan | North Reading, MA |
| Home for the Holidays | Nicole Leontakianako | Danvers, MA |
| The Magic of Disney | Ashley Lemerise | South Boston, MA |
| A Cricut Christmas | Susanna S Smith | Pelham, NH |
| Christmas Past | Joan Hiltz | Medford, MA |
| Twins"idential Election" | Yvonne Paplaskas | Methuen, MA |
| Someone to Watch Over Me | Mary Jo Rourke | Lowell, MA |