via The Daily Record

The Mayo Performing Arts Company choir sings at Wednesday night's Christmas tree lighting ceremony at Headquarters Plaza in Morristown. / Karen Mancinelli/special to the daily record

MORRISTOWN — The annual Headquarters Plaza Christmas tree lighting was held Wednesday night at the Hyatt hotel.

The 25-foot tall tree was turned on with much fanfare, including music, food and speeches. Members of the Marine Corps were there to collect Toys for Tots program, and Cpl. Jonathan Nicosia, who recently returned from deployment overseas, was honored.

Gifts also were presented to children who met with Santa to discuss holiday wish lists.