PRESS PHOTOS BY DONNA GEWERTZ The Catasauqua Community Bell Choir brings some added musical joy while performing a variety of Christmas songs at Catasauqua's Christmas tree lighting Dec. 3 at Catasauqua Park and Playground, 501 American St.

Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive at Catasauqua Park and Playground, 501 American St., for the borough's Christmas tree-lighting ceremony Dec. 3 to an abundance of fanfare and cellphone photos from those eager to meet the jolly guy in red.

The Catasauqua Community Choir fills the air with holiday songs to usher in the holiday season. Despite the light rain, the ceremony went on due to the fullness of schedules and difficulty rescheduling events this time of year.

Charli-Ann Reinert (left) and Kayla Dennis, with Scout Troop 6955, volunteer to help children make pine cone Christmas tree creations at the event.

Pierson Garcia and his brother Roman, of North Catasauqua, receive a personal greeting from Santa and Mrs. Claus.

Brenda Beck (left), of Walnutport, shops during the Cattykindlmart portion of the event. Beck finds the ideal Christmas gift as she makes a purchase from Jillian Shoemaker, with Unique Designs by Jillian, a vendor from Spinnerstown, Bucks County.

Atticus Alcalde (left) and his brother Aaron, of Catasauqua, display their works of art created in the arts and crafts station located under the playground's pavilion.

The cold, rainy weather didn't put a damper on toasting marshmallows for Helen Gaguski, Kayla Dennis, Mason Neubert and Jacob Thompson, all of Catasauqua.