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Merrick Festival caroling began in 1925, organizer says
Summary
Sally Baumgartner, executive director of the Merrick Festival caroling competition, said the event began in December 1925 when developer George Merrick staged school caroling around a 25-foot tree; Baumgartner said the festival has been held at the 550 Building since 1987 and has taken place each December since.
Sally Baumgartner, executive director of the Merrick Festival caroling competition, said the event began in December 1925 when developer George Merrick completed a property purchase and staged school caroling around a 25-foot Christmas tree. Baumgartner said the modern iteration has been held…
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