The Taormina Square Shopping Center held its second annual tree lighting and holiday market Dec. 4 at the center. The night air was filled with Christmas carols sung by the Millsboro Middle School Treble Choir led by director Stephanie Buchert. Discounts and treats were shared by Two Meatballs Deli, Blooming Boutique, Bayside Gifts, Treasures, Yellow Fins Bar & Grill, My Ceramics, Brick Works Brewing & Eats, NovaCare Rehabilitation, Nails at Taormina, Vogue on 24 Salon & Spa and DiPasquale’s Pana Biscotti.

Camila Prosser, 2, is all smiles as she visits with jolly ole Santa Claus at Two Meatballs Italian Deli during the tree lighting and holiday market in the Taormina Square Shopping Center near Long Neck. DAN COOK PHOTOS

Julian, 6, left, and Elijah Ortiz, 6, visit with the reindeer at Blooming Boutique in Taormina Square.

Singing Christmas carols are members of the Millsboro Middle School Treble Choir. Shown are (l-r) Mallori Stevenson, Allie Wheatley, Kayla Belfont, Kassi Timmons, Director Stephanie Buchert, Nataleigh Moore, Sammy Buckley and Kirra Bruch.

Showing off their “ugly” Christmas sweaters are NovaCare Rehabilitation employees Kristin Phillips, left, and Bridget Windsor and Maddie the dog.