Boughs of Cheer at Trade Center Site
The glow of a Christmas tree trimmed with angels and flags is bringing more than just holiday cheer to workers at the smoking ruins of the World Trade Center.
“If you work down here every day, you need something like this to bring a smile back to your face,” said construction worker Don Foley.
Hundreds of workers at ground zero took a break Friday night to watch the lighting ceremony of the 30-foot tree and sing carols.
The tree was topped with an American flag and adorned with thousands of angels bearing the names of those killed in the Sept. 11 attacks.
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