Santa Claus hugs Anne, six-year-old daughter of Maj. Matthew Reese, 28th Bomb Wing public affairs officer, during the 28th Bomb Wing Tree Lighting Ceremony in front of the Freedom Chapel on Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D, Dec. 5, 2012. This annual event kicks off the holiday season with holiday singing, and a visit from Santa Claus. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kate Thornton-Maurer/Released)