On Saturday, December 6, Sandy Hook Organization for Prosperity (SHOP) will present the 13th Annual Sandy Hook Village holiday tree lighting. The public is invited to enjoy this great Sandy Hook tradition featuring carolers, Santa Claus, karaoke, refreshments, goodies and a community celebration.

This year's event will begin at 4 pm, leading to the lighting of two trees at 6:30 pm. This includes the lighting of the longstanding tree within The Glen, at 2 Washington Avenue, as well as a Norway spruce that was planted in the village just last year. The new tree, located on the opposite corner of The Glen, is at 2 Riverside Road will reportedly again be covered with green and white lights, while The Glen tree will have its traditional multicolored bulbs - traditions that were launched last year.

Santa will be arriving to Sandy Hook Village from the North Pole via a Sandy Hook Fire Truck at 5 pm and will stay until 6:30. He will be stationed at Sandy Hook Hair Co., 102 Church Hill Road.

Children are invited to write their letters and bring them  to Santa when they visit him during the tree lighting ceremony. A mailbox will be stationed there so that all letters can be delivered straight to the North Pole.

All attendees are being asked to bring an item with them for FAITH Food Pantry. The non-ecumenical food pantry, set up in the lower level of St John's Episcopal Church, has been helping Newtown families put food on their tables for 30 years.

Upon giving a food pantry donation to Santa, each family will automatically be entered into a raffle to win a drawing to light the holiday tree.

The following is a schedule of the main activities:

*Festivities begin at 4 pm;

*Meet Santa Claus, 5-6:30 pm;

*Karaoke, courtesy of The Graceful Planet, 5-6:30 pm;

*Tree Lighting at 6:30; and

*Caroling with Jackie Gaudet & Friends, 5:30-7 pm.

For two hours before the trees are lit, visitors to the area of Church Hill Road, Washington Avenue, Riverside Road and Glen Road will have plenty of activities to choose from. SHOP also invites guests to stay in the village after the tree is lit to carol and enjoy all the shops and restaurants that will be open for the occasion.

Additional details about activities and special deals that will be offered by Sandy Hook Village merchants on this special night will be announced. Visit SandyHookVillage.com,  facebook.com/ExperienceSandyHook, or the Facebook Event page for 13th Annual Sandy Hook Tree Lighting for more information.