According to a 1967 article, the Zilker Christmas Tree was concieved by Mrs. Alden Davis, special chairwoman of Yule Fest, which, along with Trail of Lights, celebrated its 50th in 2014.

<p>According to a 1967 article, the Zilker Christmas Tree was concieved by Mrs. Alden Davis, special chairwoman of Yule Fest, which, along with Trail of Lights, celebrated its 50th in 2014.</p>

Do you love Austin as much as we do? Find out how it became the city it is today via Austin Found, a podcast from journalist and history buff Michael Barnes and radio personality J.B. Hager. They share the stories behind the stories about the people, places, culture and history of the inimitable Texas capital.

<p>Do you love Austin as much as we do? Find out how it became the city it is today via Austin Found, a podcast from journalist and history buff Michael Barnes and radio personality J.B. Hager. They share the stories behind the stories about the people, places, culture and history of the inimitable Texas capital.</p>

Austin Found Podcast

<blockquote>Do you love Austin as much as we do? Find out how it became the city it is today via Austin Found, a podcast from journalist and history buff Michael Barnes and radio personality J.B. Hager. They share the stories behind the stories about the people, places, culture and history of the inimitable Texas capital.</blockquote>

Austin Found

Ep. 67 Lighting the Tree for Over 50 Years

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