<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><item href="/pre-go-live-resources/_migration/2026-07-21/westmont-news/pickle-tree-survives-fire-christmas-lighting.html" dsn="news"><pubDate>12/02/2008</pubDate><title>Pickle Tree Survives Fire For Christmas Lighting</title><excerpt>Westmont’s famous 150-foot redwood affectionately known as the Pickle Tree survived the Tea Fire and will be the focus of attention at the seventh annual Christmas Tree Lighting on Kerrwood Lawn, Wednesday, Dec. 3, at 5 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.</excerpt><author>Westmont</author><image>
            
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