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Tree Lighting on Bedford Common, 2012

2012 December 11
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by The Bedford Citizen

The Common was festooned with garlands of twinkling stars, and Santa arrived by firetruck on Monday night. The Citizen thanks volunteer photographers Bianca Bauer and Lisa Bailey for helping to cover the excitement.

Families streamed into First Parish on the Common

Families streamed into First Parish on the Common

Bedford’s Children’s Librarian Sharon McDonald sang and told stories in the sanctuary Image (c) BB, 2012 all rights reserved

First Parish youth served hot chocolate

First Parish youth served hot chocolate

Waiting for Santa to arrive on Bedford Common

Citizen of the Year Roberta "Bobbie" Ennis flipped the switch

Citizen of the Year Roberta “Bobbie” Ennis flipped the switch Image (c) BB, 2012 all rights reserved

And the lights on Bedford Common twinkled like stars

And the lights on Bedford Common twinkled like stars Image (c) LB, 2012 all rights reserved

Citizen of the Year Roberta "Bobbie" Ennis waited for Santa with family and friends

Citizen of the Year Roberta “Bobbie” Ennis waited for Santa with family and friends

Santa Claus, descending from his perch atop Bedford's Ladder One

Santa Claus, descended from his perch atop Bedford’s Ladder One Image (c) BB 2012, all rights reserved

Citizen of the Year Roberta "Bobbie" Ennis welcomed Santa to Bedford

Citizen of the Year Roberta “Bobbie” Ennis welcomed Santa to Bedford . . .

And introduced him to the crowd

. . . and introduced him to the crowd. Image (c) BB, 2012 all rights reserved

Santa greeted Bedford's kids along South Road

Santa greeted Bedford’s kids along South Road . . .

And on Bedford Common

. . . and on Bedford Common . . .  Image (c) LB, 2012 all rights reserved

And then it was time to go home!

. . . and then it was time to go home: Sweet Dreams! Image (c) LB, 2012 all rights reserved

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  • Whitney

    That hot chocolate looks mighty tasty!

  • Bob Dorer

    love that last pic!

  • http://thebedfordcitizen.org thebedfordcitizen

    We’ll get there, Mr. Caffrey, I promise. Closer to the 25th.

  • CHARLES T MC CAFFREY BEDFORD RESIDENT

    Why was not Christmas mentioned? Charles t mc caffrey, Bedford resident

  • Rachel Lewis Murphy

    Thank you.

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