It's December, which means it's officially holiday season on the Third Street Promenade! Join the city of Santa Monica for their annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on Thursday, December 5th and the fun festivities that will be happening all month long. The tree lighting is a spectacular time to visit the promenade—the glittering lights of the tree will really help give your holiday cheer a little boost. Get your photo or your pet's pic with Santa and Mrs. Claus, right in the center of the action, but not before you lace up your skates and hit the ice to get you feeling like you're really in the north-pole. Winterlit will be available during the weekends to squeeze in shopping for holiday decorations and gifts. There will also be the annual Menorah lighting beginning on December 22nd. We can't help but smile, because in our opinion it's finally the most wonderful time of the year!