Snapshot: Holidays in Carmel celebrates season Current Publishing 1 year ago The Carmel Symphony Orchestra Brass Quintet performs before the tree lighting. Elizabeth Meek works at the Vogel German Lace hut. The shop sells gifts such as traditional lace tablecloths and decorations. The Carmel Symphony Orchestra Brass Quintet performs before the tree lighting. The tree lighting took place at 5:30 p.m. The annual Holidays in Carmel event took place Nov. 19 at Carter Green adjacent to the Carmel Christkindlmarkt. The event included performances, a visit from Santa and a tree lighting at dusk. (Photos by Edward Redd) More Headlines