Francestown celebrates the holidays at tree-lighting

Francestown residents leave Town Hall on Sunday evening to watch the lighting of the holiday tree. STAFF PHOTO BY JESSECA TIMMONS

The Grinch makes an appearance in the Francestown Town Hall as the group sings “You’re A Mean One, Mr. Grinch.” STAFF PHOTO BY JESSECA TIMMONS

Santa arrived by fire truck during the holiday tree-lighting in Francestown. STAFF PHOTO BY JESSECA TIMMONS

The Francestown Improvement and Historical Society hosts the annual holiday tree-lighting at the Town Hall on Sunday. STAFF PHOTO BY JESSECA TIMMONS

The cast of “Nutcracker in a Flash” battles on stage. STAFF PHOTO BY JESSECA TIMMONS

The Francestown Town Hall is full for the annual holiday celebration on Sunday. STAFF PHOTO BY JESSECA TIMMONS

Santa arrives by fire truck at the holiday tree-lighting in Francestown Sunday evening. STAFF PHOTO BY JESSECA TIMMONS

Franceston residents await the anual lighting of the town Christmas tree Sunday evening after the performance at the Town Hall. STAFF PHOTO BY JESSECA TIMMONS

By JESSECA TIMMONS

Monadnock Ledger Transcript

Published: 12-03-2024 11:05 AM

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The Francestown Improvement and Historical Society hosted the town’s annual holiday celebration and Christmas tree-lighting Sunday afternoon at the Francestown Town Hall.

The celebration started with a performance of “The Nutcracker in a Flash” by Francestown Homeschoolers and Friends. The show was written by John Biscello. The cast included Kali Paige, Britta Paige, Tad Haruza, Kasia Haruza, Ula Haruza, Torin Haruza, Lizzie Paige, Jonathan Paige, Hannah Hardwick, Hailer Hardwick, Hazel Hardwick, Ava Henshaw, Isabelle Hardwick, Francesca Fulton, Rylee Hennessy, Ruby Stone and Cora Stone.

After the performance, guests listened to caroling, including a special appearance by “the Grinch,” and a cookie buffet. The town tree-lighting followed, complete with the arrival of Santa on a fire truck.