Many families begin their holiday season by attending the annual Singing Christmas Tree, which will be held Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, Nov. 23-25 at Double Springs Baptist Church.
    Dozens of singers blend their voices from tiers of a Christmas tree built to the ceiling of the church sanctuary and decorated with hundreds of twinkling lights. The lyrics and the narration bring the message of Christmas while the musical accompaniment stirs the heart.  The hour-long service begins each evening at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are free of charge but are required by calling the church at 704-434-2258 (leave a message if there is no answer).
    The church is located at 1130 Double Springs Church Road, just off Washburn Switch Road, near Lattimore.