Wednesday, December 28, 2011

Celebrate Christmas...Lobster Style!


The lobster capital of the world, Rockland, Maine, is celebrating Christmas…lobster style! Come check out Rockland’s annual lobster trap tree!

On display above the harbor, this Christmas tree is made up of 152 lobster traps, an assortment of colorful buoys and lights, all topped off by a red lobster at the top. Standing approximately 35 feet high, this holiday tree was created by the Rockland community to honor the towns rich
lobster history as well as the lobstermen who have become the backbone of the coastal town’s industry.

Do not miss this wonderful display of Christmas cheer and lobster pride! Click here to see the making of the 2010 lobster trap tree.

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