Brighstone Christmas Tree Festival is a local event occurring in churches of the Brighstone parish on the Isle of Wight in England for the winter tourist season.[1] This charitable event is used to raise money for maintenance of churches in the parish. [2] [3]
Several hundred entries are created and displayed by individuals, groups and businesses making this one of the biggest festivals of its type, in the west of the island this is a major event and many locals contribute.[4] The churches are decorated and banners put up across the Back of the Wight.[5]
Many organizations such as the National Health Service, RSPCA and local charities use their trees to give information, appeal for money or raise awareness.