PRESS PHOTOS BY DONNA GEWERTZ None other than Santa Claus, the honorary guest at Whitehall Township's Christmas tree lighting Dec. 6, magically brings to life the lights of the twin Christmas trees. The annual event took place at the township municipal building, 3219 MacArthur Road.

Aliviya and Miya Langer are happy to visit with Santa Claus during Whitehall Township's annual Christmas tree-lighting ceremony, held Dec. 6 in front of the township building, 3219 MacArthur Road.

Ellie Cocca and Marley, Valyn and Salem Genovese, all of Northampton, enjoy the festive holiday lights.

Belle and Brielle Olesh, of Allentown, visit with Santa after performing with the Pennsylvania Performing Arts Center at the event.

Antonia Dato, Liam Perez and Carmella Dato, all of Whitehall, share their wish lists with Santa and his helper, Tim Vilbas, of the Whitehall Township Fire Department.

Zahyrah and Zahra Ellis, of Whitehall, hitch a ride to the tree lighting in their wagon with other members of the Ellis and Smith families.

The Whitehall High School Chorale, under the direction of Cara Craft, fills the air with festive holiday song during the annual holiday event.