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the holiday season at tree-lighting fest
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agreed, giving the new courtyards a
thumbs-up, and saying he favors the
swings. He gave Santa high marks as
well: “He was awesome.” So what’d
he ask Santa for? “It’s a secret,” he
said.
Maria Liz, 10, revealed that she’d
requested a pair of Adidas – “the
golden ones.” Her favorite part of the
gathering? “Th e hot chocolate and
the presents.”
Toward the end of the two-hour
fest there was a tree to light. As the
crowd gathered, Santa led a countdown,
and a switch was thrown,
lighting up the towering fi r. Onlookers
clapped, the carolers broke into
“Joy to the World,” and Santa gave a
shout: “Happy Holidays!”
PHOTOS: ANNA BASHEDLY