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(Photo by CAROLINE LOBSINGER) A young fan stands in awe as he meets Santa Claus as the jolly old elf stopped by Friday’s Christmas tree lighting ceremony at Jeff Jones Town Square to help the community kick off the holiday season.

(Photo by CAROLINE LOBSINGER) Young Creations volunteers serve up brownies and hot cocoa at Friday’s Christmas tree lighting ceremony at Jeff Jones Town Square.

(Photo by CAROLINE LOBSINGER) Sandpoint Police Officer Michael Valenzuela and his canine partner were on hand at Friday's Christmas tree lighting ceremony to help the community celebrate.

(Photo by CAROLINE LOBSINGER) Members of the Belle Tones sing a Christmas carol at Friday's Christmas tree lighting ceremony at Jeff Jones Town Square.

(Photo by CAROLINE LOBSINGER) A pair of Allegro Dance Studio dancers strike a pose after performing at Friday's Christmas tree lighting ceremony at Jeff Jones Town Square.

(Photo by CAROLINE LOBSINGER) Allegro Dance Studio dancers perform a routine at Friday's Christmas tree lighting ceremony at Jeff Jones Town Square.

(Photo by CAROLINE LOBSINGER) A pair of area youth say hello to Santa as he stopped by the town Christmas tree lighting ceremony to say hello, hear Christmas wishes and help the community kick off the holiday season.

(Photo by CAROLINE LOBSINGER) A young fan gives Santa Claus her decorated Christmas wish list as she met the jolly old elf at Friday's Christmas tree lighting ceremony.

(Photo by CAROLINE LOBSINGER) A young fan sits on Santa's lap as he tells the jolly old elf what he wants for Christmas.