12/10/2012 - Santa waits to hear a child’s wishes Tuesday during the Gunter tree lighting event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Donna Burnett)

12/10/2012 - Retired Lt. Col. Steve Ruiz performs with the Catholic choir during the tree lighting event Monday at Maxwell Air Force Base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Donna Burnett)

12/10/2012 - Bottom left, Rachel Del Prado, 10, daughter of Chap. (Capt.) David and Librada Del Prado, sings with the Maxwell Chapel Protestant children's choir during the tree lighting festivities Monday at Maxwell. (U.S. Air Force photo by Donna Burnett)