Hot chocolate, caroling and Kris Kringle are just a few of the features Nazareth residents can expect at the Nazareth Area Chamber of Commerce's annual tree lighting ceremony on Thursday, December 2, beginning at 7 p.m.

"The tree lighting ceremony is a nice tradition for Nazareth residents," said Tina Smith, president of the Nazareth Area Chamber of Commerce.  "It's something of our own."

The event will take place on Center Square in downtown Nazareth.  Entertainment will be provided by The Nazareth Area High School Brass Ensemble and by Kids for America, a group made up of the Gilbert family.

Santa and Mrs. Claus will arrive via fire truck and all children will receive a candy cane compliments of Wegman's, and a stuffed Christmas cow compliments of Chick-fil-A.

Several local dignitaries are scheduled to attend, including Congressman Charlie Dent and State Representatives Joe Emrick and Marcia Hahn.

Attendees are asked to bring a canned good for the Nazareth Area Food Bank.

Other Holiday Events Around Nazareth:

Olde Towne Carolers
Where: Moravian Hall Square, 175 W North St, Nazareth
Date: December 3, 2010
Time: 7:00pm–8:00pm

Holy Family Gently Used Toy Sale
Where: Holy Family School, 17 N Convent Ave, Nazareth
Date: December 3, 2010 / December 4, 2010 / December 5, 2010

Holiday Gift Shoppe
Where: Saint Brigid's Episcopal Church, 310 Madison Ave, Nazareth
Date: December 4, 2010
Time: 9:00am–3:00pm

Christmas Craft & Vendor Show - Cub Scout Pack 88
Where: 33 S Main St, Nazareth (YMCA Gymnasium)
Date: December 4, 2010 / December 5, 2010
Time: 1:00pm–5:00pm

Christmas Breakfast
Where: Moravian Hall Square, 175 W North St, Nazareth
Date: December 8, 2010
Time: 7:30am

Holiday Family Craft Night
Where: The Memorial Library of Nazareth and Vicinity
Date: December 8, 2010
Time: 6:30pm–7:15pm

Holiday Mixer at KNBT Community Office
Where: Nazareth National Bank, 76 S Main St, Nazareth
Date: December 9, 2010
Time: 5:00pm–7:00pm

Christmas in Nazareth – Making a Family Tradition
Where: Nazareth Moravian Church, 4 S Main St, Nazareth
Date: December 11, 2010
Time: 10:00am–4:00pm

51st Annual Nazareth to Bethlehem Christmas Peace Pilgrimage
Where: 520 E Broad Street, Bethlehem
Date: December 11, 2010
Time: 10:45am

Victorian Christmas at the Henry House
Where: 402 Henry Rd, Nazareth
Date: December 11, 2010
Time: 1:00pm–5:00pm

Northampton County 4-H Holiday Gathering
Where: Greystone Building, 14 Gracedale Ave, Nazareth
Date: December 11, 2010
Time: 5:00pm–7:30pm

Christmas Candlelight Walking Tours
Where: Moravian Historical Society, 214 E Center St, Nazareth
Date: December 11, 2010
Time: 7:00pm

Ladies Christmas Extravaganza
Where: The Carpenter's Community Church, 4609 Newburg Rd, Nazareth
Date: December 11, 2010

Holiday Shoppe                       
Where: Plainfield Township Volunteer Fire Department / Ambulance, 6480 Sullivan Trail, Wind Gap
Date: December 14, 2010 / December 15, 2010 / December 16, 2010
Time: 5:00pm–9:00pm

Tree of Lights
Where: Nazareth YMCA, 33 S Main St, Nazareth
Date: Daily

Angel Tree Party
Where: 110 E Beil Ave, Nazareth
Date: December 18, 2010
Time: 3:00pm

Nativity in Story & Song
Where: St. John's Lutheran Church, 200 S Broad St, Nazareth
Date: December 18, 2010
Time: 5:30am–7:00pm

Santa's Toy Run
Where: Hecktown Volunteer Fire Co. No. 1, 230 Nazareth Pike, Bethlehem
Date: December 18, 2010
Time: 1:00pm

Dicken's Christmas Carol Presentation
Where: 30 Belvidere St, Nazareth
Date: December 18, 2010
Time: 3:30pm–4:30pm

Christmas Caroling
Where: 110 E Beil Ave, Nazareth
Date: December 22, 2010
Time: 6:30pm

New Year's Eve Dinner & Dance
Where: Plainfield Township Volunteer Fire Department / Ambulance, 6480 Sullivan Trail, Wind Gap
Date: December 31, 2010

For more information on these holiday events, visit the Events page.