Santa Claus surprises a group of elementary school carolers at the Shaw Christmas tree lighting, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. Nov. 29, 2012. The celebration attracted more than 300 participants. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ashley L. Gardner/Released)

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High Hills and Shaw Heights Elementary School students watch as the Shaw Christmas tree glows at Memorial Lake, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Nov. 29, 2012. The celebration attracted more than 300 participants. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ashley L. Gardner/Released)

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U.S. Air Force Col. Clay Hall, 20th Fighter Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. James Wilkerson, 20th FW command chief, count down for the Shaw Christmas tree lighting at Memorial Lake, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. Nov. 29, 2012. The celebration attracted more than 300 participants. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ashley L. Gardner/Released)

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Carolyn Newsome, High Hills Elementary music teacher, directs High Hills and Shaw Heights Elementary School students as they sing carols during the Shaw Christmas tree lighting, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. Nov. 29, 2012. The celebration attracted more than 300 participants. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ashley L. Gardner/Released)

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Parents and Shaw community members gather around Memorial Lake to watch High Hills and Shaw Heights Elementary School students sing during the Shaw Christmas tree lighting, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. Nov. 29, 2012. The celebration attracted more than 300 participants. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ashley L. Gardner/Released)

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Shaw's annual tree lighting

Published Dec. 4, 2012
By Airman 1st Class Ashley L. Gardner
20th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. -- Members of Team Shaw and their families gathered at Memorial Lake to celebrate Shaw's annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, Nov. 29. The ceremony is held each year to signify the beginning of Christmas holiday activities.

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