Our favorite photos from area tree-lightings and holiday festivals
The lighting of a tree in the center of the village. The arrival of Santa Claus on a fire truck. The smile on children's faces as they watch a Christmas parade.
The Bloomingdale Festival of Lights entertained thousands at the seventh annual tree-lighting Dec. 6 in Old Town Park.
Mark Welsh/mwelsh@dailyherald.com
These are some of the scenes that capture the holiday spirit and make it visible. Daily Herald photojournalists share some of their favorite photos from tree-lightings and holiday celebrations throughout the suburbs.
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