Sussex Week Ahead: Christmas is Coming

Joy Tree Begins

The Sussex will be sponsoring its annual joy tree starting Wednesday. The Christmas tree will stand in the and lobbies with gift ideas hanging off the branches like ornaments. Residents are invited to choose as many items as they wish and return the gifts to the Village Hall or Community Center by Dec. 15. The gifts are then given to the for families in need of the help.

Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

Get in the holiday spirit this Saturday at 5 p.m. when the village holds its annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony. The family-friendly event will be held at the front lawn where huge choir, accompanied by Steve Haasch, is set to perform and countdown the lighting. A visit from Santa and Sussex Patch is also on the agenda while residents sip hot chocolate, eat cookies and munch on candy canes. It also wouldn't be a Sussex event if wasn't involved. If possible, please bring a non-perishable food item for the pantry.