LEWISTON — So many lights, colors and styles.

Hundreds of people on Saturday walked into the Kora Shrine temple, usually closed to the public, to gaze at 61 Christmas trees on the first day of the ninth annual Kora Shrine FEZtival of Trees.

Many said the trees got them in the holiday mood and inspired them to start decorating.

Christmas music played and children lined up to meet Santa Claus. But the draw was the trees.

As Tracy Geer of Auburn came in with his family, his son pointed to a tall tree-topper made of Legos. It was “Olaf,” the snowman from the movie “Frozen” on a tree decorated by Bittersweet Landing Boatyard of South Bristol.

“We come every year,” Geer said. “I like Christmas. It’s my favorite holiday.”

Bruce and Nicole Theriault helped their 2-year-old son, Luke, stuff a raffle ticket in a candy cane in front of a tree loaded with gifts.

Businesses and organizations sponsor and decorate trees, and put gifts on and under them. Raffle tickets are 10 for $5. People who buy chances put the tickets in a candy cane tube in front of a tree they hope to win.

Bruce Theriault Sr. had his eye on a tree that came with a gas grill, summer toys and summer supplies. “There’s a lot of good stuff,” he said. The Paychex’s tree’s theme was “Summer Fun.”

A “Nightmare Before Christmas”-theme tree was contributed by Beacon Hospice. The tree’s ornaments include Jack Skeleton as the tree topper. His arms reach around the tree, which is white and decorated with silver, black, purple and orange.

A Boston Bruins tree by Environmental Projects is gold and full of Boston Bruins ornaments, bumper stickers, player cards and game tickets. The tree topper: a Bruins ski hat.

Cote Crane’s tree is designed to look like a snowman. The theme is “Let it Snow.” The tree has black boots, dark bulbs that double as buttons and a snowman’s head as the topper. Gifts on that tree include a large snowblower.

The Lisbon Road Animal Hospital’s tree is “Raining Cats and Dogs.” It’s covered in dog and cat ornaments and includes pet supplies, pet medicines, stuffed animals, and dog and cat toys.

Audrey Day, 10, of Greene, had her eye on a tree by W.D. Matthews Machine. It was full of high-tech toys including an iPad, a video-game system and a Kindle.

David and Joline Barry of Lewiston smiled as they took in the sight. “This is our first time. This definitely will be one of our seasonal stops,” he said of the festival. “The tree-toppers are unique. I just love that. The Lego one is amazing.”

The temple is decorated in a woodsy “Enchanted Christmas” theme by Jane Lidstone. The stage where Santa sits features elves, fairies and pixies. Nearby is a throwback from Peck’s Department store, a fish pond where children can “catch” a goodie bag.

The Feztival is a fundraiser for the Kora Shrine temple. “The money we raise keeps this building going,” said Randy Murray, director general. The historic, ornate building has graced downtown for 105 years.

Some 25,000 people are expected to attend the FEZtival. “It has become the premier kickoff for the holiday season in Lewiston-Auburn,” Murray said.

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 Go and Do:

What: Kora Shrine FEZtival of Trees, 11 Sabattus St., downtown Lewiston

When: Every day this week, except Thanksgiving, through Nov. 29, when the 61 tree raffle tickets will be drawn. Hours: 10-5 today, 10-8 on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday and Friday, 10-5 on Nov. 29. On some days there are musical performances. Today (Nov. 23) the Lewiston High School band and strings perform from 1 to 3 p.m.

How much: $2 for adults; children under 12 free.