This Christmas Tree In Connecticut Is So Perfectly New England

Here in New England, we're famous for quite a few things, and one of them is our seafood. No matter which of the New England states you're in, you can get fresh seafood that's tastier than anywhere else in the country. The tiny borough of Stonington, Connecticut doesn't have much in the way of population (under 900 or so), but it's full of history and art. It's also got a unique new Christmas celebration that is just about the most New England holiday display you can imagine. There's nothing better than Christmas in Connecticut, and this spectacular tree is unlike any other in the state. Check it out:

Stonington goes all out for the holidays, and as you walk down the town's Main Street, you're likely to see a smorgasbord of decorated shops and windows. It's beautiful and charming, but pretty standard for many towns.

As you approach the Stonington dock area, you'll see the town's magnificent Christmas tree. The 35-foot tall tree is lit up with more than 1,000 lights and looks pretty spectacular, especially when illuminated at night.

But get closer to it and you'll see something unusual...

It's made of lobster traps!

The Stonington lobster trap tree is made up of 420 lobster traps and decorated with 420 buoy "ornaments."

In case you were wondering, it took more than 200 volunteer hours and 3,200 zip ties to make this work of art.

Some of the buoys are sponsored by local businesses, some were painted by local children, and others were painted by local artists. Many of the professionally-painted buoys will be available for auction after the holidays.

This is only the second year the Stonington lobster trap tree has been erected, but we can already see this becoming a Connecticut Christmas tradition.

After you've checked out the tree, walk around Stonington's adorable shopping area. You may even find some gifts to cross off your holiday shopping list.

The tree will be on display from November 26, 2022 to January 15, 2023. You can find out more information on the Lobster Trap Tree website or Facebook page.