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Macy’s Axes Boston Store’s Christmas Tree
"Macy’s Christmas Light Show" by Jim, the Photographer is licensed under CC BY 2.0.
Clear Facts
- Macy’s Boston location will not host its annual Christmas tree lighting this year.
- The retail outlet has not provided a reason for skipping the tree lighting, but the store underwent “changes in staffing” this year.
- Despite the absence of a tree lighting event, Macy’s holiday window display will continue and be available for public viewing throughout the holiday season.
Macy’s store in Boston, Massachusetts, is breaking with tradition this year and will not host its annual Christmas tree lighting. The tree lighting has been a significant event for the city in the past. A reason for not having the tree’s lighting this year has not been provided by the retail outlet. However, Michael Nichols, president of the Downtown Boston Improvement District, noted that Macy’s Boston location underwent “changes in staffing” this year.
“Each year, we evaluate our event programming and how we can best serve the Boston community,” a spokesperson for Macy’s told the Washington Examiner. “Recently, we made the decision to retire our Great Tree Lighting at our Macy’s Downtown Boston store. While we will no longer host a tree atop our marquee or a lighting event, Macy’s iconic holiday window display will continue and are available for viewing by the public throughout the holiday season.”
The company added that while the tree won’t be part of its holiday celebration, it reserves the right to re-evaluate the decision next year. It also stressed the commitment to supporting organizations “focused on creating a more equitable and sustainable future.”
Due to the absence of a tree lighting ceremony from the store this year, Boston has focused on setting up Christmas decorations, with Nichols boasting about the city’s 500 wreaths on city lampposts and almost 100 Christmas trees.
In January, the Boston Improvement District will be unveiling a new outdoor public art installation. Nichols has revealed sparse details about the project, saying people would enjoy coming “downtown in the winter” to see it.
Clear Thoughts (op-ed)
Macy’s decision to forgo the annual Christmas tree lighting at their Boston store is a disappointing break from tradition.
While the store remains tight-lipped about the reasons behind this move, it’s worth noting the “changes in staffing” mentioned by Michael Nichols, president of the Downtown Boston Improvement District.
Despite the continuation of Macy’s holiday window display, the absence of the tree lighting signifies a disheartening shift in priorities.
The company’s focus on supporting organizations working toward a “more equitable and sustainable future” is commendable, but it shouldn’t come at the cost of beloved traditions that bring joy to the Boston community.
One can only hope that Macy’s re-evaluates this decision next year and restores the cherished tree lighting event.
Let us know what you think, please share your thoughts in the comments below.
Denise
December 14, 2023 at 6:36 pm
Bye bye Macy’s – just tore up
My card!
P
December 14, 2023 at 8:08 pm
Go woke, go broke! The Bud Light experience didn’t do enough, did it? Stubborn lefties!
Virginia Herbert
December 14, 2023 at 6:44 pm
Torebup my card when they stopped carrying Ores Trumps line and Ivanka Trump’s line out of spite and trying to please the socialists. Rare that I ever buy anything from anymore. First time in my life I didnt watch their wome parade
Larry
December 14, 2023 at 6:46 pm
I would love to see a Bud Light 2 here.
JUSTICE
December 14, 2023 at 7:02 pm
THE RE-EVALUATION WILL DEPEND ON HOW MUCH MONEY THE STORE WILL LOOSE DOING THIS CHANGE AND IF THEY WILL BEABLE TO RECOVER THEIR LOSS. SOUNDS LIKE THE “NEW STAFFING MUST BE MADE UP OF SOME PEOPLE THAT DO NOT BELIEVE IN CHRISTMAS OR AMERICA’S TRADITIONS. I WONDER IF THEY WILL HAVE THE HUTSPA TO ID THE “NEW STAFF” OR JUST KEEP IT HUSH HUSH AND SEE HOW THE DICE ROLL.SOUNDS LIKE THE BEER COMPANY THAT MADE A BIG MISTAKE THIS YEAR MAYBE THE RESULTS WILL BE THE SAME.NOT NOT A SMART MOVE BOSTON LETTING TRADITION BE CONTROLLED BY SOME “OUTSIDERS”?
Judie Adey
December 14, 2023 at 7:18 pm
“Equitable” says it all! Macy’s has gone woke!! I guess the nature of their parade on Thanksgiving should have been a huge clue, right?
Colleen
December 14, 2023 at 7:25 pm
So much for Miracle on 34th street. they seem to have forgotten that it’s the regular people that made them and it will be the regular people who will break them. I agree with the ladies’ comments above. You think they would have learned from the others that “go woke, go broke”.
Janet George
December 14, 2023 at 8:05 pm
Will never shop Macy’s again!!! Absolutely terrible decision. Hope they lose a lot of business. List mine
Donna
December 14, 2023 at 8:06 pm
You can bet this will bw the end of the Christmas window displays too. I live near a beautiful store with high-end stores. I shop in all, but not anymore. Bye Macy’s.
Sunshine Kid
December 14, 2023 at 8:28 pm
The stock holders need to hold a meeting about this. And if nothing else, dump their holdings of stock before the crash really sets in.
jeff Taylor
December 14, 2023 at 8:43 pm
There goes my Macy’s card,,, F them.
STEVE
December 14, 2023 at 8:58 pm
The boycott list gets bigger everyday. Their sales will probably suffer along with their reputation. Their shareholders should demand answers and the individual(s)responsible for this debacle should held accountable. You just can not fix stupid.
JUSTICE
December 14, 2023 at 10:01 pm
WHAT HAPPENED TO MY COMMENT THAT I SUBMITTED EARLIER. NOTHING WRONG WITH WHAT I SAID ONLY THE TRUTH OR IS IT THAT THE TRUTH HYRT SO THEY ARE NOT LETTING MY COMMENTS BE PUBLISHED,AM I NOT RIGHT? WHERE IS THE FREEDOM OF SPEECH WE ALL TALK ABOUT BUT ARE NOW NOT ALLOWED TO SAY DUE TO THE HURT FEELINGS OF SOMEONE WHO DID NOT LIKE TO HEAR THE TRUTH. I GUESS THAT IS WHAT WOKE IS? AMERICA IS BEING RUN BY MORONS TODAY AND IF THAT IS THE WAY BOSTON WANTS IT ,I AM THANKFUL I DO NOT LIVE IN BOSTON. WHAT HAPPENED TO THE PEOPLE OF BOSTON,HAVE THEY FORGOTTEN THEIR HERITAGE. OH WELL I GUESS MY VOICE WILL NOT BE PRINTED AGAIN AFTER I SUBMIT THIS COMMENT.
Michael O'Connor
December 14, 2023 at 10:14 pm
No more Macy’s in this household. This is the United States Of America. This country was founded by people who wanted a better lkife and worked together to achieve their objective. They welcomed other to join them NOT to change us to their ways. If you don’t like our customs and traditions you are free to return o the dump you came from. For now it is Bye Bye Macy’s.
J Turn
December 15, 2023 at 12:56 am
No more Macy shopping for me, I took back $300.00 worth of clothing back and got my $$$ and spent it at Kohls….Goodbye from a very good customer.
No WOKE in my house!!! Enough of all this BullSh*t!!!
Phyllis
December 15, 2023 at 4:45 am
These corporations that have gone “woke” will have to experience the Bud Light & Target loss of revenue. They should have realized t that the majority of concerned customers will shop elsewhere. I am sick of environmental wackos with their over-the-top politically correct sustainability. I am tossing out my Macy’s card.
Kev
December 15, 2023 at 8:49 am
Downtown Boston never is and never will be what it use to be when you were able to shop at so many nice stores and not worry about all the riff raff. I’m surprised Macy’s still stays down there. Shame on them for not at least putting up a tree, but maybe they are more concerned about on the dumb protest’s going on especially last night.
CrazyUncleJoe
December 16, 2023 at 4:15 am
No more Macys.
Lana Furnstel
December 16, 2023 at 5:17 am
Bye Macy’s. You don’t even need to expound on the “change of personnel”. We already know what it was by omission.
Philip Whitney
February 11, 2024 at 12:52 am
BOWING TO THE WOAK?