Jim Goodrich of the Merry Maskers of Woodstock sings carols at the lighting of the holiday tree Friday in Clarendon Hills. | Jon Langham~for Sun-Times Media

Frosty the Snowman greets children and posed for pictures Friday during Clarendon Hills' annual Christmas Walk. | Jon Langham~for Sun-Times Media

Trustee Allen Alongi helps with the countdown for lighting the tree Friday in Clarendon Hills. | Jon Langham~for Sun-Times Media

The Merry Maskers of Woodstock members Jim Goodrich, Jenny Mather, Erin Alexander, and Roy Brown sing Christmas carols Friday at the Clarendon Hills Village Hall. | Jon Langham~for Sun-Times Media

Pat McGroyn hands out free cotton candy to a long line of eager youngsters Friday in Clarendon Hills. | Jon Langham~for Sun-Times Media

Nancy Miller of Clarendon Hills Hardware hands out hot cider to visitors Friday in Clarendon Hills. | Jon Langham~for Sun-Times Media