Apparently some years ago, a number of people assembled on the steps of a funeral home in the shape of a Christmas Tree and started singing. They are still doing so. Perhaps not the same people, but you get the idea.\n\nWhatever the case, the Singing Christmas Tree is a tradition that is still going strong. Or strongish. There was even a wedding party that has apparently attended the event for 50 years now. But the jury is certainly out on the event itself.\n\nNot having attended this particular performance before, I don't know if this is what they usually do, but they seem to have an identity issue. Notably, some songs are performed in their entirety (and then some), with every verse from the traditional hymnal, with more thrown in as well. Others are abbreviated in American Idol or Glee-esque fashion. It's a mish-mash that doesn't really work that well.\n\nThen throw in works like a tribal drum  number (that was one of the better of the night) and the fact that some of the better voices are muted in the tree itself so you can't hear them, and it's definitely something you might not miss if it doesn't see a 59th  year.\n\nAt a minimum, they may be better off doing a traditional show for those who want the regular hymns, and a contemporary one for those who, well, don't, rather than trying to mix the two. And for goodness sake, fix the sound and seating issues, as those are just too basic to not have working correctly!