PRESS PHOTOS BY DONNA GEWERTZMembers of Whitehall Township Fire Department enjoy a visit with Santa Claus after escorting him to the township’s Christmas tree-lighting ceremony, held Dec. 4 at the township municipal building, 3219 MacArthur Road.

Whitehall Township Police Department Officers Ron Kester (left) and Derek Williams stop the Grinch from stealing Christmas during the township’s tree-lighting ceremony, held Dec. 4 on the municipal complex grounds, 3219 Macarthur Road.

The municipal building is decorated festively for the holidays, as two Christmas trees are aglow during the event. Other lighted decorations, such as these two deer, add to the festive Christmas cheer.

Performing a selection of Christmas songs, the Whitehall High School Chorale provides musical entertainment for the ceremony. The chorale is under the direction of WHS music teacher Cara Craft.

It’s beginning to look and feel a lot like Christmas in Whitehall Township. Kaitlyn Hibbler and her son Jaxon Hibbler, of Whitehall, enjoy the decor inside the lobby of the municipal building while waiting for the official tree lighting outside.

Alexis Gaya-Lang (left) and her brother Logan Gaya-Lang bring their dog J.J. to meet Santa Claus and make sure he is on the good list.

Keeping warm with the complimentary hot chocolate served during the festivities by the food truck Buns on the Go are in front, from left, Liam Perez, Antonia Dato and Carmella Dato and in back, from left, Jennifer Perez and Jestina Viola, all from Whitehall.