WHAT:
Stew Leonard's Danbury store brings the season to life with their annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony, featuring a tree donated by a local family. The Simpson family of Bethel donated this year's tree, a 35-foot Fraser Fir, which will be adorned with more than 12,000 lights.

To get the crowd in the spirit, Santa and his elves will lead the crowd in singing holiday carols. No matter what the weather forecast is, Stew Leonard's has arranged for it to "snow" to add to the holiday atmosphere. Complimentary hot chocolate and coffee, as well as Christmas cookies and donuts will be served. Rachel and Trinket, the Christmas elves, will be on hand to keep children entertained with face painting and balloon animals.

WHO:

• Carolers will perform holiday songs beginning at 4:30 P.M.
• Rachel and Trinket, the Christmas elves, will entertain children with free face painting and animal balloons.
• Santa will arrive on a specially-decorated hayride wagon to hand out free candy canes and pose for pictures with children.
• Everyone then counts down to the Christmas tree lighting at 5:00 P.M.. As the tree is lit, the carolers will lead the crowd in singing holiday carols.

WHEN:
Friday, November 30th, 2007

• Music and free refreshments begin at 4:30 P.M.
• Tree lighting takes place at 5:00 PM
• Event concludes at approximately 5:30 P.M.

WHERE:

• The ceremony will be held in front of the Christmas tree, located in the center of the parking lot next to the flagpole.

MEDIA CONTACT: Meghan Flynn, 203.750.6106 or 203.667.0241, mflynn@stewleonards.com