Photo by Denise Baratta. People take pictures in front of Talent's Christmas Tree, lit Friday in front of city hall during the annual ceremony marking the start of the holiday season.

Photo by Denise Baratta. Children cheer Friday for Santa near the steps of city hall prior to Talent's tree lighting ceremony.

Photo by Denise Baratta. Santa, played by Ron Medinger of Talent, listens to Christmas wishes from Abby Bucolo, 7, and Henry Bucolo, 4, both of Talent, during Friday's tree lighting ceremony.

Photo by Denise Baratta. Talent celebrates the start of the holiday season with it's annual tree lighting ceremony in front of city hall.

Photo by Denise Baratta. Talent celebrates the start of the holiday season with it's annual tree lighting ceremony in front of city hall.

Photo by Denise Baratta. Talent celebrates the start of the holiday season with it's annual tree lighting ceremony in front of city hall.

Photo by Denise Baratta. Talent celebrates the start of the holiday season with it's annual tree lighting ceremony in front of city hall.

Photo by Denise Baratta. Talent celebrates the start of the holiday season with it's annual tree lighting ceremony in front of city hall.

Photo by Denise Baratta. Talent celebrates the start of the holiday season with it's annual tree lighting ceremony in front of city hall.

Photo by Denise Baratta. Talent celebrates the start of the holiday season with it's annual tree lighting ceremony in front of city hall.

Photo by Denise Baratta. Talent residents Khloe Reese and Roman Campana, 9, take a photo with Santa, played by Ron Medinger, also of Talent.

Photo by Denise Baratta. Talent celebrates the start of the holiday season with a market and it's annual tree lighting ceremony in front of city hall.