The village of Babylon has a new symbol of hope!

Tree PASS CHRISTIAN, MS - DECEMBER 2: The town Christmas tree adorns Veteran's Memorial Park on December 2, 2005 in Pass Christian, Mississippi. Signs of Christmas dot the Hurricane Katrina ravaged landscape as the town prepares for "Christmas in the Pass," the town's yearly celebration to usher in the season. (Photo by Marianne Todd/Getty Images) (Marianne Todd)

March 26, 2020 at 1:35 a.m. UTC

By Victoria Onorato

The village of Babylon is a little brighter tonight! A Christmas tree is officially lit up in the village! The tree is to symbolize “hope and knowing better days are ahead!”

Do you think more towns should hang Christmas lights? Let us know @1061BLI and @ovictoriamedia.

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