For decades, Raleigh residents have driven past a little Christmas tree, alight and visible from the Beltline near Six Forks Road. They have asked themselves the same question: What's the story behind that little tree? The mystery of the little Christmas tree has hung over the city since 1988, when it first appeared, fully-decorated, atop the steep hill that overlooks I-440. Like clockwork, it would appear every Christmas season. Over time, it became a tradition the community could count on. Michael Minikus, the creator of the tree, joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss why he created it.