In 1946, the lighting ceremony became a televised event, though not with widespread telecast.

Prior to the relay, a lighting ceremony was held back on October 9, 2010.

Initially, city officials announced the fire would not delay the lighting ceremony planned for December 1.

The first lighting ceremony for the new candle was held on November 28, 1969, and attended by about 450 people.

The first lighting ceremony for the new candle was held November 23, 1990.

In 1928, the time of the lighting ceremony was again moved to 8:00 P.M.

The lighting ceremony was first televised in 1946, although the broadcast was limited and reached few homes.

Last weekend residents gathered around their now-thriving tree for a lighting ceremony.

The lighting ceremony is held the day after Thanksgiving.

A lighting ceremony takes place when the lights are turned on for the first time of the season, usually the week following Thanksgiving.