PRESS PHOTOS BY DONNA GEWERTZ Santa offers a gift to Anna Velez, of Catasauqua, who attended the tree-lighting celebration Dec. 4 at Catasauqua Park and Playground, 501 American St. Santa and Mrs. Claus greeted the children and listened to their Christmas wish lists. The event also included a vendor market, kids' craft activities and a fire pit for toasting marshmallows.

Amy and Rob Moyer, of Catasauqua, help Rae and Cece decorate pine cones during the Catasauqua Borough tree-lighting ceremony, held Dec. 4 at Catasauqua Park and Playground, 501 American St.

Christmas carolers, made up of community members and Holy Trinity Memorial Lutheran Church members, entertain the crowd before the tree is lighted.

Veterans Mike Fegeley and Craig Neetz staff a table at Cattykindlmarkt, a first-time vendor event. The duo are members of Catasauqua American Legion Post 215, which was selling coffee mugs, American flags and T-shirts.

The official Catasauqua Christmas tree shines brightly under the large pavilion at the playground.

Attendees keep warm by the fire pit and toast marshmallows during the event.