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LAVALLETTE — Hundreds of merrymakers — kids and adults — convened on a foggy Saturday night to light up their town and show their cheer with the borough’s annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony.
After being postponed a day due to inclement weather, the tree lighting went off without a hitch on Saturday evening. Caroling the night away with the borough’s little ones was Council President — and long-time music teacher — Anita Zalom. She played Christmas tunes on her electronic keyboard throughout the evening, both encouraging the kids to carol alongside her and jingle their bells, which were distributed beforehand.
The Lavallette Business Association [LBA] provided free refreshments alongside the festivities — cookies and hot beverages for the chilly night. Additionally, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer made an appearance. According to LBA Vice President Aileen Gulino, Rudolph is himself a member of the association.
“We brought Rudolph with us; he’s a member of the business association,” said Ms. Gulino. “We’re doing refreshments for this event. It’s the whole association, in conjunction with the PBA [Lavallette Policemen’s Benevolent Association]…This is a town event, but we’re helping.”
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As guests snacked on Christmas treats and enjoyed the scenery, the seven o’ clock hour approached and attendees began a serene singing of “O, Christmas Tree,” which culminated in the huge tree’s lighting. The tree itself was not only decorated with colorful lights, but also trimmed with individually handcrafted ornaments courtesy of the students of Lavallette Elementary School.
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