You could see the joy of the season on the faces of the kids in Quincy yesterday. That’s enough to forget all that ails you, for at least a few moments. So, be good for goodness’ sake.

Somerset Berkley Regional High School’s marching band parades through the streets during the city’s annual Christmas Parade. (Libby O’Neill/Boston Herald)
A Quincy High cheerleader waves her pom-pom to the crowd during the city’s annual Christmas Parade. (Libby O’Neill/Boston Herald)
Salvation Army bell ringers walk along the parade route collecting donations during the city’s annual Christmas Parade. (Libby O’Neill/Boston Herald)
Santa waves to parade-goers from the top of a fire truck in Quincy’s annual Christmas Parade. (Libby O’Neill/Boston Herald)