Nesquehoning residents kicked off the Christmas season with the annual tree lighting ceremony at the borough’s Christmas tree near the Nesquehoning Lions Club Memorial on West Catawissa Street. The group turned on the lights to the tree before heading to Meeds United Memorial Church for caroling and cookies. From left, are Councilwoman Mary Fox, Councilman Frank Jacobs and Lois Kuba of the Nesquehoning Historical Society. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO