Downtown Celebration Endures
Cold
Members Spread Holiday Cheer
Despite Low Numbers
Members of the Pullman community gathered at Pine Street
Plaza to celebrate the beginning of the holiday season this past Saturday.
The Pullman Chamber of Commerce hosted the holiday event
that saw over 50 Pullman residents
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| Pullman's own Lentil mascot helping light the official Christmas tree. |
Thomas Hammer was on hand to provide hot cocoa and Dissmore’s
was there to give out free cookies to help citizens endure the cold that saw
temperatures dip to negative nine degrees.
Members of the Associated Students of Washington State
University came out to the event and helped facilitate different craft projects
for the children.
“It’s about bringing the community together, giving the kids
an opportunity to just come out and enjoy a little bit of Christmas spirit,”
said ASWSU Senator Jacob Montano.
“Giving the opportunity to just give the community a central
location where they can just come together real quick for a night and just
enjoy some music, some hot cocoa and some cookies, a little bit of Christmas
cheer for the holidays.”
One of the first events of the night was lighting Pullman’s
official Christmas tree, which was decorated in festive blue and green lights. Even Santa Clause made a appearance soon after
the lighting of the tree.
Santa was escorted by the Pullman Fire Department and was
joined by Pullman’s own lentil mascot, both provided photo opportunities for
children and adults alike.
The night was finished with performances by the Pullman
Civic Theater and the Pullman High School christmas choir. Shortly after the
conclusion of the choir, participants were invited to roast marshmallows at the
nearby Paradise Creek brewery.
Washington State University student Michael Cassleman was
surprised at the opportunity the event provided to come together.
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| People young old braved the cold to celebrate christmas as a community last Saturday at the Pine Street Plaza |
“I’ve had random conversations with different locals and
stuff, I think you know, that’s kinda what the goal is,” said Cassleman. “For
everybody to feel like they’re apart of the community.”
The Christmas tree and other lighting will say up for the
reminder of the holiday season as well as a chalkboard where Pullman residents
can post their holiday messages.
Cassleman said he was delighted to spend time with the
community and saw a big difference between celebrating the holidays in a big
city and in Pullman.
“When you watch Christmas movies, this is what it seems like
in the movies, the nice homey comfortable Christmas time, I think the students
enjoy that,” Said Cassleman.
Event planner Alexandria Anderson said the record low temperatures
attributed to the event not seeing as many people as normal. Anderson said
that chamber saw only a fraction of the attendees that normally attend the
annual downtown event.
The Pullman Chamber will host another Christmas celebration on December 19th at Wysup of Pullman. The chamber is using the event
to celebrate the economic growth that the community has experienced in the past
year.
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Radio Story
Anchor Lead In:
As the holiday season draws closer, many events all around
Pullman aim to bring the community closer and spread holiday cheer. However one
event in downtown Pullman has many citizens coming together amongst the
harshest of conditions. Reporter Herman Meier has the story.
Members of the Pullman community gathered at Pine Street
Plaza to celebrate the beginning of the holiday season this past Saturday.
The Pullman Chamber of Commerce hosted the holiday event
that saw over fifty Pullman residents help begin the holiday season.
Thomas Hammer was on hand to provide hot cocoa and
Dissmore’s was there to give out free cookies to help citizens endure the cold
that saw temperatures dip to negative nine degrees.
Members of the Associated Students of Washington State
University came out to the event and helped facilitate different activities for
the children.
A-S-W-S-U Senator Jacob Montano said the event provides a
perfect opportunity for the community to come together.
In: 00:36
“Giving the opportunity to just give the community a central
location where they can just come together real quick for a night and just
enjoy some music, some hot coca and some cookies, a little bit of Christmas
cheer for the holidays.”
Out: 00:47
One of the first events of the night was lighting Pullman’s
official Christmas tree, which was decorated in festive blue and green lights.
Santa Clause made an appearance soon after the lighting of the tree, Santa was
escorted by the Pullman Fire Department.
The night was finished with performances by the Pullman
Civic Theater and the Pullman High School Christmas tuba band.
Washington State University student Michael Cassleman was surprised
at the opportunity the event provided to come together.
In: 01:11
“I’ve had random conversations with different locals and
stuff, I think you know, that’s kinda what the goal is, for everybody to feel
like they’re apart of the community.”
Out: 01:21
The Christmas tree and other lighting will say up for the
reminder of the holiday as well as a chalkboard where Pullman residents can
please their holiday messages.
Cassleman said he was delighted to spend time with the
community and saw a big difference between celebrating the holidays in a big
city and Pullman.
In: 01:37
“When you watch Christmas
movies, this is what it seems like in the movies, the nice homey comfortable
Christmas time, I think the students enjoy that, which is why they come out
here”
Out: 01:48
Event planner Alexandria Anderson said the record low temperatures
attributed to the event not seeing as many people as normal. Anderson said
that chamber saw only a fraction of the attendees that normally attend the
annual downtown event.
In Pullman, I’m Herman Meier.
Contacts:
Jacob Montano
425-877-7411
Michael Cassleman
509-432-4131
Alexandria Anderson
Events@pullman chamber.com
