Luke Schneider, 18 months, of Batavia, grabs a hold of a flickering light moments after the city's Christmas tree was lit up at Batavia's annual Celebration of Lights festival on Sunday, November 25, 2012. | Michele du Vair~For Sun-Times Media
Derek Plauck, 7, and brother, Gavin, 3, tell Santa their wish list, while the boys' mother, Kathy takes a photo and father, Tim, looks on, at Batavia's annual Celebration of Lights festival, on Sunday, November 25, 2012. | Michele du Vair~For Sun-Times Media
Area residents gather around the just-lit tree at Batavia's annual Celebration of Lights festival on Sunday, November 25, 2012. | Michele du Vair~For Sun-Times Media
Luke Schneider, 18 months, of Batavia, grabs a hold of a flickering light moments after the city's Christmas tree was lit up at Batavia's annual Celebration of Lights festival on Sunday, November 25, 2012. | Michele du Vair~For Sun-Times Media
City of Batavia Mayor Jeffery Schielke, Craig Foltos, of Batavia, and Santa, flip the switch to the town's Christmas tree, to the delight of hundreds at Batavia's annual Celebration of Lights festival on Sunday, November 25, 2012. | Michele du Vair~For Sun-Times Media
BATAVIA — Even with ever-increasing demands to meet with kids around the world, Santa arrived through a chilly night to wish good will to all during the annual tree lighting celebration. “I’d like a doll, a bow for my hair and a scooter,” said Elena …
