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To those in attendance, it was a big deal.
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It might be an even bigger deal to those who look back on this 100 years from now.
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It was THE FIRST of an anticipated annual event & it featured ol' St. Nick.
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What had Santa's elves commandeered to deliver him to the tree-lighting???
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Christmas carols soothed a crowd which was eager for Santa's arrival.
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Santa approves of the carolers' efforts. (B&W to avoid color distortion.)
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07 First, Santa received a pep talk from one of his elves.
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After the pep talk, Santa was fired up to meet his fans.
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Meet & greet with Santa.
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Santa was repeatedly regarded as a photo opportunity.
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Santa's ``sleigh`` beyond the tree that he lit.
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Santa & ``sleigh`` departed but now the tree is lit.
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From another angle.....
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A little closer...
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Also on the circuit.....
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Also on the circuit.....
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Mission Accomplished
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The pavillion's first Christmas.
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The pavillion's first Christmas.
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The pavillion's first Christmas.
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Looking southwest..
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Looking northeast.
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The pavillion's first Christmas.