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Roslindale Tree Lighting — A dancer entertains the crowd at the annual Holiday Tree Lighting in Roslindale. PHOTO: JEREMIAH ROBINSON/MAYOR’S OFFICE

Martin’s Park Holiday Ship Lighting — Kids wait to see Santa at the 4th Annual Holiday Ship Lighting at Martin’s Park. PHOTO: JOHN WILCOX/MAYOR’S OFFICE

Dorchester Tree Lighting — Mayor Michelle Wu, center, helps light the tree in Peabody Square during the Dorchester Tree Lighting Tour. PHOTO: JOHN WILCOX/MAYOR’S OFFICE

‘Quin House Volunteer Event — Twenty ‘Quin House staffers and members organized an event to address children’s clothing and supply insecurity in the Greater Boston community. Florence Ip volunteers for Cradles to Crayons at The ‘Quin House organizing and packaging clothing and toiletry kits for children in need. COURTESY PHOTO

Embracing the Legacy Celebration — The 18th annual Embracing the Legacy celebration honored the extraordinary contributions of families and individuals who have significantly impacted the lives of children. Among the celebrated were the Hammond family, Rev. Ray Hammond, MD, and Rev. Gloria E. White-Hammond, MD, co-pastors of Bethel AME Church and founders of the Bethel Institute for Community Development. Pictured from left: Hon. Leslie E. Harris, Rev. Dr. Roy Hammond, Jim Geraghty and Michael Ames. PHOTO: RFK COMMUNITY ALLIANCE

Hyde Park Tree Lighting — A scene from the annual Holiday Tree Lighting in Logan Square, Hyde Park. 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Regiment reenactors joined in the festivities. PHOTO: JEREMIAH ROBINSON/MAYOR’S OFFICE