Tree Lighting on Bedford Common, 2012

December 11, 2012
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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
December 13, 2012 11:19 am

That hot chocolate looks mighty tasty!

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Bob Dorer
December 12, 2012 9:10 am

love that last pic!

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CHARLES T MC CAFFREY BEDFORD RESIDENT
December 11, 2012 5:14 pm

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

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The Bedford Citizen
December 12, 2012 6:18 am
Reply to  CHARLES T MC CAFFREY BEDFORD RESIDENT

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

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Rachel Lewis Murphy
December 11, 2012 9:26 am

Thank you.

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