Mariners Church Tree Lighting

Matt Thomson holds his son Leo, 3, as he helps catch 23-month-old Ethan Vahabzadeh's elf hat during the Mariners Church annual Christmas tree lighting celebration in Irvine on Friday, Dec. 4. Vahabzadeh is held by his mother Jennifer, photographing his sister Aria, 4, bottom left, playing in snow.

Matt Thomson holds his son Leo, 3, as he helps catch 23-month-old Ethan Vahabzadeh’s elf hat during the Mariners Church annual Christmas tree lighting celebration in Irvine on Friday, Dec. 4. Vahabzadeh is held by his mother Jennifer, photographing his sister Aria, 4, bottom left, playing in snow.

  (Kevin Chang / Daily Pilot)

Mariners Church Tree Lighting

Jennifer Lagusker, Reptacular Animals owner from Angeles National Forest, and her 5-month-old camel Herbert Humphrey entertain visitors.

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Mariners Church Tree Lighting

A young girl plays with snow during Mariners Church annual Christmas tree lighting celebration in Irvine on Friday.

  (Kevin Chang / Daily Pilot)

Mariners Church Tree Lighting

Adults and children watch a Holiday film played outdoors.

  (Kevin Chang / Daily Pilot)

Mariners Church Tree Lighting

A young boy plays around the Christmas tree.

  (Kevin Chang / Daily Pilot)

Mariners Church Tree Lighting

IRVINE, CA, December 4, 2015 -- Children use waffle cones to create mini Christmas trees during Mariners Church 99th annual Christmas tree lighting celebration in Irvine on Friday, Dec. 4. (Kevin Chang/ Daily Pilot)  (Kevin Chang / Daily Pilot)

Mariners Church Tree Lighting

IRVINE, CA, December 4, 2015 -- Ruby Temple, 5, of Lake Forest forms a snow angel during Mariners Church 99th annual Christmas tree lighting celebration in Irvine on Friday, Dec. 4. (Kevin Chang/ Daily Pilot)  (Kevin Chang / Daily Pilot)