G.C. Huston students Brandy (left) Emily, Megan (blue) Ruby and Vienne had some fun in the sleigh that was restored by Southampton Business Improvement Area (BIA) members, Paul Schendel and Dave Rudell.

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The Southampton Christmas tree was decorated just in time for Southampton’s annual tree lighting ceremony November 24 by G.C. Huston students, November 23.

Students from Senior Kindergarten to Grade 3 carefully placed their artistic lighthouse ornaments on the tree, making sure that each was secured on branches. Lynda Cain of Ontario Power Generation (OPG) was on hand to help.

OPG donated $1,600 to Port Elgin and Southampton’s annual Santa Claus parades, that take place November 26 in Port Elgin, and December 2 in Southampton.

Events continue in Southampton getting ready for the Christmas season.

Southampton Sparkles takes place November 24 with the stores open until 9 p.m. Downtown Southampton merchants are open Fridays until 8 p.m. between November 25 and December 23.

Visits with Santa will be held at the Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre November 26 as well as December 3, 10 and 17 from 1 to 3 p.m.

Pre-parade cookie decorating, crafts and activities will take place at the Southampton Library December 2 from 5 to 6:30 p.m.

Showing off their decorated lighthouses were Owen Mercer (left) Regan Alexander, Malcolm Thornton, Nate Bocuher, November 23.

G.C. Huston student Vienne carefully hung her lighthouse.

Deacon Johnson proudly showed-off his artwork.

Sandi Bennett’s Grade 1 class was eager to decorate, November 23.

The Senior Kindergarten class was full of excitement, but did have a bit of trouble reaching the tree branches, when they decorated the Southampton Tree, November 23.