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The annual East Millstone Tree Lighting was held on a very chilly December 1 evening.
More than 50 people showed up to witness the lighting and the rest of the traditional ceremony, which was emceed by MVFD Deputy Chief DJ Coppola.
Here’s the tree lighting:
The poem, “The Night Before Christmas” was read by members of the East Millstone First Aid Sq1uad.
The Calvary Community Church Choir sand three traditional holiday songs, “O Come, O Come Emanuel,” “Oh Come All Ye Faithful,” and “Silent Night.”
The event was capped by a community sing-along of “Jingle Bells.”
Afterword, attendees were invited into the East Millstone First Aid Squad headquarters for the traditional cocoa bar and a variety of cookies and desserts.
The event was a collaboration among the Millstone Valley Fire Department, the East Millstone First Aid Squad, and the East Millstone Historical Society.
Here are some scenes from the evening:
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