More than 60 pairs of mittens were knitted alongside other yarn ornaments to create the mitten-covered tree, inspired by Candace Christiansen's children's storybook of the same name.

The "mitten tree," as it's known, is a parish tradition, and each year members of the congregation and community decorate it with winter gear which is donated to organizations that help the homeless.

The "mitten tree," as it's known, is a parish tradition, and each year members of the congregation and community decorate it with winter gear which is donated to organizations that help the homeless.

Hannah Caldwell Elementary School in Union was successful with their third "Annual Mitten Tree." Instead of decorating the tree with the usual ornaments and tinsel, staff and students donated ...

For the last 12 years, the mitten tree has been Rae’s personal project. According to her daughter, Beth Metko, Rae would work all year to make mittens for the Brewerton Library.

Tonight’s Hometown Heroes are rocking around the Christmas tree at Harrisburg University. Instead of ornaments, the mitten tree is decked with scarves, hats, gloves and of course, mittens. Th… ...