— Photos by Bobbie Toner

The Christmas Tree Lighting on the City Hall Concourse took place on Thursday, December 4. Santa Claus was escorted by the Somerville Fire Department, making his grand entrance atop a shiny red fire truck. After the tree lighting, attendees headed over to the Somerville High School cafeteria for a meet-and-greet with Santa Claus and light refreshments. All children who attended received a special gift from Santa.