Photos by Kathryn Costello
Santa arrives by firetruck at the annual Lunch with Santa at the the Congregational Church on Dec. 1. From left, Matthew Thornton, Luke Wharton, Mrs. Claus, and Santa himself.
Six-year-old Jocelyn Pyne introduces Santa to Santa.
Mirror, mirror on the ball. Sam Goldgar gives a big thumbs up to his reflection in an ornament.
One of the trees auctioned off at the Festival of Trees.
Santa and his helpers. Lying in front: Jonathan Schmidt and Alex Cadman. Kneeling, from left: Michael Jarosz, Luke Wharton, Michael Thornton, Matthew Thornton, and Robert Murphy. Standing, from left: Jenny Woodsum, Rachel Hettinger, Audrey Hettinger, Millie Takayama, Janet Sorrells, Alysa Johnson, Maddie Hettich, Cameron Hettich, and Hannah Wharton.
Ben and Grace McWaters share Santa’s lap.
Camille Gomez ponders before sharing her Christmas wishes with Santa.
Sierra Clawson waits patiently as Santa consults with Mrs. Claus about North Pole matters.
