It is not unusual to see a community raise a giant Christmas tree during the holiday season. But for one Nova Scotia town its "tree" comes with a special catch.
Sitting near the harbour in Eastern Passage, N.S., is a towering Christmas tree made entirely of lobster traps.
Allen Henneberry, a local fisherman, says he saw something similar done in the U.S. and wanted to bring the tradition back home.
"I saw one done in Rockland, Maine and I had the chance to get the traps from a friend who fishes with me," he told CTV Atlantic.
It took 14 hours to cobble together some 44 lobster traps, buoys, ribbons, bows and 1,000 Christmas lights. This was no easy feat because, in some cases, lobster traps can weigh up to 100 pounds.
Henneberry says the tree is earning high praise.
"A lot of people stop … saying how much they like it; there's been a lot of feedback on social media about it," he said.
Brenda Anderson is one local who appreciates Henneberry’s efforts.
"They put in this much time and this much effort; everybody needs to stop and have a closer look," she said.
With a report from CTV Atlantic's Ron Shaw
