Community Comes Together for Tree Lighting

On the Boys Town Nebraska/Iowa campus, the Music Hall was a packed house December 5 as the crowd gathered to watch Boys Town students perform “The Gift of the Magi,” a touching depiction of the Christmas story, featuring music and carols.

After the performance, everyone began to make their way to the tree and nativity scene just down the street from the Music Hall. Father Peter and Father Boes led the audience in more Christmas Carols and updated the crowd on Santa’s whereabouts.

As the tree and nativity scene officially lit up the sky, Santa suddenly appeared. Not in a sleigh – but a fire truck, of course! The children screamed in excitement as they waited to share their wish list with Santa Clause.

Finally, to warm up on that cold evening, everyone gathered at the Great Hall for hot chocolate and cookies.