The Living Christmas Tree

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A Gift of Worship

A Huntsville Christmas Tradition

The Living Christmas Tree is a choral and orchestral presentation of Christmas music presented by First Baptist Church of Huntsville, Alabama since 1984. It’s a spectacle of sight and sound including thousands of lights that brings a 39-foot Christmas tree to life.

Due to Renovations in the First baptist Sanctuary, there will be no Living Christmas Tree Presentation in 2025. We look forward to the return of the Tree in December of 2026. Mark your calendar for the dates listed below!

In Lieu of the tree, you are invited to attend:
  • A Festival of Lessons and Carols
  • First Baptist Life Center
  • December 6 and 7, 2025
  • 5pm
  • No reservations needed

Dates for the 2026 edition of the Living Christmas Tree will be:
  • Thursday, December 17, 2026 - 7pm
  • Friday, December 18, 2026 - 7pm
  • Saturday, December 19, 2026 - 10:30am (A Tree for the Children)
  • Saturday, December 19, 2026 - 4:30pm
  • Saturday, December 19, 2026 - 7:30pm
  • Sunday, December 20, 2026 - 5pm

Reservations and admission are free. Reservations will be available online beginning November 30, 2026. 

Watch Past Performances

2024 Broadcast RecordingPast LCT Themes
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Since 1984:

The Living Christmas Tree Experience

The Living Christmas Tree is a choral/orchestral presentation of sacred Christmas music presented by First Baptist Church since 1984. The selections are different each year and represent a wide variety of musical styles and genres. The choir and soloists sing from memory. Guest artists are featured alongside the choir and orchestra each year. The Living Christmas Tree is our gift to the community. No offering is taken. ​
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Reservations ​

  • Admission and reservations for The Living Christmas Tree are free of charge. Reservations are only available online and will be available December 2 through December 12, 2024. ​​
  • Childcare will be available for $10 per child, per performance. Childcare reservations are required in advance, and can be made online when you make your performance reservations. ​​
  • Doors will open one hour before each presentation for reservation-holders and seating is first come, first serve. Reservations will be honored until 15 minutes prior to each presentation, at which time seating will be open to all, including those without a reservation. A pre-Tree mini-concert of Christmas music begins 30 minutes prior to the presentation and is provided by orchestra, organ, and select ensembles.
Getting there&nbsp;

Getting there 

The Living Christmas Tree is presented in the sanctuary of First Baptist Church at 600 Governors Drive, Huntsville, AL 35801.

Please enter the church parking lot from Governors Drive. There will be parking attendants to direct you upon your arrival. Handicapped parking is available. Please notify the parking attendant when you enter the parking lot from Governors Drive if you need handicapped parking. Please call 256-428-9433 to discuss other needs you might have, including the use of a wheelchair.

When leaving the parking lot after the presentations, please make only right turns onto Governors Drive and St. Clair Avenue. This will speed up the exit process for you and those behind you.