'Tis the season! Hopkinton kicked off its holiday celebration with its annual Caroling on the Common festivities on Saturday December 3rd. The event, which was co-sponsored by the Girl Scouts and Parks and Recreation, brought out many members of the community who were eager to get into the holiday spirit.
The Girl Scouts got into the spirit themselves by organizing several fundraiser and charity donation booths that people could purchase items from. Toys for Tots collection boxes were also on hand for people to drop off toys to help families who cannot afford presents . Kids had the opportunity to write a letter to Santa, and there was plenty of hot cocoa to go around to keep everyone warm. And at the gazebo, the High School Chorus, the St. John's Children's Choir, and the Girl Scouts entertained the crowd by singing many holiday classics.
But the highlight of the evening was a visit from none other than Santa Claus himself. After arriving on a fire truck, via a police escort, Mr. Claus was immediately mobbed by eager kids, hoping to get a chance to meet him. He then made a guest appearance at the gazebo to sing Christmas carols, before posing with kids who told him what they wanted for Christmas this year.
Finally, as the night grew darker, the Christmas season was made official with the lighting of the tree. For those who attended, the whole evening was a blast, and many couldn't even decide on their favorite part.
