The Robert W. Zahara Public School choir kicked off the town light up by singing Christmas carols at the Christmas in Sexsmith event on Thursday, Nov. 23. The event saw downtown Sexsmith turn on its Christmas lights and had variety of events happening including sleigh rides, carolers, and bon fires. (Photo by Jesse Boily)Residents gather around a bonfire at the Christmas in Sexsmith town light-up. (Photo by Jesse Boily)Siblings Aurora, 5, left, and Aspen Newton let Santa Claus know which gifts they want this year for Christmas at the Christmas in Sexsmith town light-up in Sexsmith, Alta. on Thursday, Nov. 23, 2023. The event saw downtown Sexsmith turn on its Christmas lights and had variety of events happening including sleigh rides, carolers, and bon fires. (Photo by Jesse Boily)(Photo by Jesse Boily) (Photo by Jesse Boily)Olaf Gunderson, left, and Winmar president Glenn Woolfrey handed out hotdogs at the Christmas in Sexsmith. (Photo by Jesse Boily)The Sexsmith Museum Society lit up the historic buildings. (Photo by Jesse Boily)Santa gets fit at the Christmas in Sexsmith town light-up. (Photo by Jesse Boily)Saturday saw the annual Reverse Santa Claus Parade take to the streets. The Sundown Oilfield Sexsmith Vipers Jr. B Hockey Club, Sexsmith 4-H Multi Club, and the Sexsmith Girl Guides climbed aboard firetrucks and horse-drawn wagons and made their rounds through the community, seeking donations for the Sexsmith and Area Food Bank. (Photo by Austin Payeur)Volunteers made their way down Sexsmith streets during the Reverse Santa Claus Parade. (Photo by Austin Payeur)Young volunteers went door to door for the Reverse Santa Claus Parade. (Photo by Austin Payeur)Ashley Hampton showed off some of the miniature art on display at the Sexsmith Shannon Municipal Library. (Photo by Austin Payeur)Luke, 3, got a helping hand to pick out some gifts at the Secret Santa Shop. The shop opened above the Sexsmith Curling Rink on Saturday, offering kids the chance to shop for parents and loved ones while parents kicked back and relaxed downstairs. (Photo by Austin Payeur)Volunteers were hard at work wrapping gifts for the holiday season at the Secret Santa Shop. (Photo by Austin Payeur)Paisley Dykshoorn, 6, holds up gifts wrapped at the Secret Santa Shop. (Photo by Austin Payeur)
