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Candace H. Johnson-For Shaw Media Nancy Gonzalez, of Round Lake watches her daughter, Emily, 4, decorate a sugar cookie at the Oasis during Grayslake’s Tree Lighting Festivities in downtown Grayslake. Something's Brewing, of Grayslake provided the cookies. (11/23/18)

Candace H. Johnson-For Shaw Media A Giving Tree made by members of the Grayslake Arts Alliance with unique art-related ornaments on it stands tall on display at the Grayslake Heritage Center & Museum during Grayslake’s Tree Lighting Festivities in downtown Grayslake. (11/23/18)

Candace H. Johnson-For Shaw Media Lillie Salas, 14, and Cassia Campbell, 15, stand close to Jaylyn Walker, 14, all of Grayslake, as she puts a light on the sheet music, all with the Grayslake North Choir, sing Christmas carols during Grayslake’s Tree Lighting Festivities in downtown Grayslake. (11/23/18)

Candace H. Johnson-For Shaw Media People stand around the holiday tree with the lights turned on at Centennial Park during Grayslake’s Tree Lighting Festivities in downtown Grayslake. (11/23/18)

Candace H. Johnson-For Shaw Media Abigail Doering, 7, of Grayslake and her brother, Nathanael, 5, share a laugh with Santa and Mrs. Claus at the Oasis during Grayslake’s Tree Lighting Festivities in downtown Grayslake. (11/23/18)

Candace H. Johnson-For Shaw Media Rose Garay, 14, of Grayslake, Teen Miss Avon Township, and Nicole Lieberman, 12, of Round Lake Beach, Junior Miss Avon Township, share a laugh with Santa and Mrs. Claus at the Oasis during Grayslake’s Tree Lighting Festivities in downtown Grayslake. (11/23/18)

Candace H. Johnson-For Shaw Media Ellen Batty, 12, of Grayslake and her brother, Joseph, 9, take a family photo with their parents, Gemma and Chris in front of the holiday tree just lit up in Centennial Park during Grayslake’s Tree Lighting Festivities in downtown Grayslake. (11/23/18)

Candace H. Johnson-For Shaw Media Charlie Lemke, 6, of Grayslake looks at a Giving Tree made by the Exchange Club of Grayslake at the Grayslake Heritage Center & Museum during Grayslake’s Tree Lighting Festivities in downtown Grayslake. (11/23/18)

Candace H. Johnson-For Shaw Media Volunteer elves Heather Knight, of Gurnee and Karen Helms, of Grayslake pour drinks for visitors at the Oasis during Grayslake’s Tree Lighting Festivities in downtown Grayslake. (11/23/18)

Candace H. Johnson-For Shaw Media Dana Prouty, of Grayslake and her children, Maizie, eleven-months-old, and Myles, 5, look at a Giving Tree made by the Mothers Trust Foundation at the Grayslake Heritage Center & Museum during Grayslake’s Tree Lighting Festivities in downtown Grayslake. (11/23/18)