Jersey Proud: Dennisville celebrates with unusual holiday tradition

The town of about 800 people has celebrated with this tradition for decades.

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Dec 3, 2024, 3:36 AM

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Updated 288 days ago

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The town of Dennisville in Cape May County celebrates an unusual holiday tradition every year.
During the holidays, the local fire department puts a lit-up tree on a raft and floats it out into the middle of Johnson's pond.
The town of about 800 people has celebrated with this tradition for decades.


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