The refreshment table is the site of an endless line for most of the evening during the first Salisbury Township tree lighting ceremony. Salisbury Township Police Department Officer Budd Frankenfield and Zack McKelley get the hot dogs rolling before the crowd of hungry residents arrive. Additional photos appear on Page A2.

Salisbury resident Victoria Guzman and her children Jonah, Mia and Nathan Cedemo gather for a family photo to mark a most memorable occasion.

Chris Budinetz Jr. and Chris Budinetz Sr., with Scout Troop 146, are in charge of handing out over 200 s’mores ready for toasting.

Emberly and Lucas Cassella, along with dad, Nick, warm up by the fire pit as they toast a tasty s’mores treat during the Nov. 29 annual Salisbury Township tree lighting ceremony at Franko Park.

The Salisbury High School band, under the direction of John Sigafoos, serenades the crowd with Christmas songs during the tree lighting ceremony held at Franko Park.

PRESS PHOTOS BY KATHY HASSICKSanta, assisted by Dennis Takacs and Mrs. Claus, assisted by Barb Danyluk, arrive by fire engine rather than a sleigh, and greet a large crowd of adoring fans.

Santa and Mrs. Claus listen to the Christmas wishes of Jayden and Jaxson Conklin during the Nov. 29 tree lighting held at Franko Park.

Nicole and Peyton Rafferty, along with Shannon Wasilewski, have the unique experience of standing with Snow, a reindeer from Spruce Ridge Reindeer Farm, during the Salisbury Township tree lighting ceremony.

In an effort to start the holiday season in a big way, Salisbury residents Bri Lembach and Violet and Hayley Voytko take a moment for a picture amid the fun and fanfare of the tree lighting ceremony held Nov. 29 at Franko Park.