Denver, the city as a whole, is really into Christmas Lights. Many more buildings have lights and decorations then Atlanta. The Denver City and Council Building is lit to mark the beginning of the holiday season. This tradition first started in 1935. It's the most elaborate lighting of a building I've ever seen.This story was posted on one of the Denver news websites: "In 1914, 10-year-old David Jonathan Sturgeon lay dying, afflicted with an incurable disease. From his bedroom, young David was unable to enjoy his family's Christmas tree so he called to his father, electrician David D. Sturgeon, and begged him to light the evergreen tree outside his window so he, too, could share in the holiday season. The young boy smiled as his father dipped plain light bulbs in colored paint and strung them on the tree. People came from miles around to drive slowly past the Sturgeon home, marveling at the beautiful glistening tree. While it is impossible to say exactly when and where the first outdoor tree was lit, proud Denverites believe it started in the Mile High City with David and his father. In fact, in 1945 NBC broadcast a tribute to Denver and the Sturgeon family for originating this beautiful tradition."
