‘Have yourself a merry little Christmas’

The Homer Chamber of Commerce hosted the annual holiday tree lighting ceremony Thursday, Dec. 2, which drew dozens of community members, young and old, out into the cold to enjoy Christmas carols, hot chocolate, s’mores and a visit with Santa Claus!

Reach Sarah Knapp at sarah.knapp@homernews.com.

Santa Claus listens as children tell him their wishes for Christmas during the Homer Chamber of Commerce holiday tree lighting event. (Photo by Sarah Knapp/Homer News)

Santa Claus listens as children tell him their wishes for Christmas during the Homer Chamber of Commerce holiday tree lighting event. (Photo by Sarah Knapp/Homer News)

The Homer High School choir entertained the crowd at the Homer Chamber of Commerce holiday tree lighting ceremony with Christmas carols. (Photo by Sarah Knapp/Homer News)

The Homer High School choir entertained the crowd at the Homer Chamber of Commerce holiday tree lighting ceremony with Christmas carols. (Photo by Sarah Knapp/Homer News)

The Homer Chamber of Commerce’s holiday tree lighting on Dec. 2 wouldn’t have been complete without a ride in Santa’s sleigh for these two! (Photo by Sarah Knapp/Homer News)

The Homer Chamber of Commerce’s holiday tree lighting on Dec. 2 wouldn’t have been complete without a ride in Santa’s sleigh for these two! (Photo by Sarah Knapp/Homer News)

Dozens of community members gathered at the Homer Chamber of Commerce Visitor’s Center to enjoy the holiday tree lighting, Christmas carols, hot chocolate and Santa Claus. (Photo by Sarah Knapp/Homer News)

Dozens of community members gathered at the Homer Chamber of Commerce Visitor’s Center to enjoy the holiday tree lighting, Christmas carols, hot chocolate and Santa Claus. (Photo by Sarah Knapp/Homer News)

Children play underneath the holiday tree at the Homer Chamber of Commerce Visitor’s Center after it was lit on Dec. 2. (Photo by Sarah Knapp/Homer News)

Children play underneath the holiday tree at the Homer Chamber of Commerce Visitor’s Center after it was lit on Dec. 2. (Photo by Sarah Knapp/Homer News)