PHOTOS: Idyllwild’s traditional Christmas Tree Lighting

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Santa Claus talks about Christmas with the many children who attended Idyllwild’s Tree Lighting Ceremony, “An Olde Fashioned Christmas.” Photos by Cheryl Basye
Santa Claus talks about Christmas with the many children who attended Idyllwild’s Tree Lighting Ceremony, “An Olde Fashioned Christmas.” Photos by Cheryl Basye
Doug Austin, with Clement Moore’s book, leads The Olde English Theatre Players in a rendition of “The Night Before Christmas.” Photos by Cheryl Basye
Doug Austin, with Clement Moore’s book, leads The Olde English Theatre Players in a rendition of “The Night Before Christmas.” Photos by Cheryl Basye
The Idyllwild Children’s Choir entertained another large crowd before the Christmas Tree was lit Saturday evening.
The Idyllwild Children’s Choir entertained another large crowd before the Christmas Tree was lit Saturday evening.
Despite the cold temperatures Saturday, the throng attending the Tree Lighting Ceremony warm themselves next to the fire, which Rob Muir and his mother Marge lit.
Despite the cold temperatures Saturday, the throng attending the Tree Lighting Ceremony warm themselves next to the fire, which Rob Muir and his mother Marge lit.
Idyllwild’s honorary Mayor Max, accompanied by Chief of Staff Phyllis Mueller, anticipates the crowds of fellow canines and children and some adults for the annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony last Saturday.
Idyllwild’s honorary Mayor Max, accompanied by Chief of Staff Phyllis Mueller, anticipates the crowds of fellow canines and children and some adults for the annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony last Saturday.
Lights adorn the Idyllwild Christmas Tree Saturday before another huge crowd. In the background is the Children’s Christmas Tree. Photo by Cheryl Basye
Lights adorn the Idyllwild Christmas Tree Saturday before another huge crowd. In the background is the Children’s Christmas Tree. Photo by Cheryl Basye
Despite early snow flurries Friday and a new venue at Idyllwild School because of Town Hall’s closing, the annual Rotary Club’s Harvest Festival still drew crowds. Photo by John Drake
Despite early snow flurries Friday and a new venue at Idyllwild School because of Town Hall’s closing, the annual Rotary Club’s Harvest Festival still drew crowds.
Photo by John Drake

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