ORNAMENTAL WINTRY EVENING IN WINDHAM - Tree-Lighting, Santa, Parade of Lights Carols

WINDHAM - A festive crowd filled the front lawn outside the Centre Church in Windham, last Saturday, for caroling by the Windham-Ashland-Jewett school chorus and the annual holiday season tree-lighting, then waited in line to visit Jolly Ol’ Saint Nick inside. The event is sponsored by the Windham Chamber of Commerce, providers of treat bags, drawing hundreds of folks.

Friendly and curious faces watch the Parade of Lights through a window from within a warm and toasty Main Street restaurant. The chilly, after-dark, December march featured brightly aglow fire engines, golf carts and trucks, hosted by Windham Hose Company No. 1, delivering Santa Claus to the scene.

Twisting to get a better look at Kris Kringle, little Henry is joined by his sister Kaylee and brother Lucas, traveling to the merry event in Windham from the town of Lexington.