Young and old are invited to help throw the switch to "Light Up The Basin" for the holiday season. Local communities coordinate their Christmas Lighting Ceremonies in a single evening of celebration the night before the annual Kiwanis Christmas Parade.  The evening begins at 6pm, at the McCaysville Branch of United Community Bank, where Mayor Buddy Finch helps light McCaysville's official Christmas Tree.  A procession of carolers then parades by candlelight to the Copperhill Branch of the BB&T Bank for another tree lighting ceremony.  Participants then make their way to Copperhill City Hall to help Mayor Cecil Arp light Copperhill's Yule Tree.  The crowd then moves back down Grande Avenue for the lighting of the wreath of the Old Steel Bridge.  Folling the tree lightings, celebrants warm up with free hot chocolate and cookies at Rivers Crossing Mall.  Santa Claus will pay a special visit at 6:30 to listen to the wish listes of local youngsters.  There are free candy canes for all children in attendance and free pictures with Sant and Mrs. Claus.