For many individuals in the Capital Region, the Festival of Trees marks the unofficial start of the holiday season. Additionally, it is among the largest fundraisers for Catholic Charities in the counties of Saratoga, Warren, and Washington. Events for the five-day festival begin Wednesday evening and continue through Sunday. This year, Chris Onorato and Ashley Miller of NewsChannel 13 will host a special Christmas happy hour on Friday, December 6 from 5-7 p.m.