The Christmas Tree after being lit during the 99th annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at Daley Plaza in Chicago, Ill., on Tuesday, November 20, 2012. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media
The cast from the Goodman Theatre's production of A Christmas Carol performs during the 99th annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at Daley Plaza in Chicago, Ill., on Tuesday, November 20, 2012. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media
The Christmas Tree after being lit during the 99th annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at Daley Plaza in Chicago, Ill., on Tuesday, November 20, 2012. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media
Mayor Rahm Emanuel speaks during the 99th annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at Daley Plaza in Chicago, Ill., on Tuesday, November 20, 2012. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media
Mayor Rahm Emanuel, center, and guests light the tree during the 99th annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at Daley Plaza in Chicago, Ill., on Tuesday, November 20, 2012. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media
Mayor Rahm Emanuel prepares to light the tree during the 99th annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at Daley Plaza in Chicago, Ill., on Tuesday, November 20, 2012. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media
This Christmas tree is lit during the 99th annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at Daley Plaza in Chicago, Ill., on Tuesday, November 20, 2012. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media
Dominic Acosta, 9, from Streamwood, Ill., catches a glimpse of the Christmas tree during the 99th annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at Daley Plaza in Chicago, Ill., on Tuesday, November 20, 2012. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media
Nevaeh Clark, 10, and Mya Clark, 8, of Chicago, Ill., pose for a picture with Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus during the 99th annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at Daley Plaza in Chicago, Ill., on Tuesday, November 20, 2012. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media
Santa's House during the 99th annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at Daley Plaza in Chicago, Ill., on Tuesday, November 20, 2012. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media
The 99th annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony was held in Daley Plaza on Tuesday. The event featured Mayor Rahm Emanuel, live music, and the lighting of the 64-foot Colorado Spruce. …
