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Something on the Common for all ... Santa, trees, food, and crafts

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Santa and his elves ride in style, rolling into town on a fire truck with sirens blaring.

Eight-month-old Wyatt Ferry isn’t so sure about this Santa thing as he reaches for his mom, Dana Nueninghoff, a former Harvard resident and Bromfield grad.

Let the construction begin! From left: Emma Besse, Clara Besse, Miles Taranto, and Henry Taranto work on their gingerbread dream homes.

James Romero (center) and Eason Liu check out the “Bee’s Knees” gift basket, featuring a unique beekeeper nutcracker (right). 

Santa bends down to shake hands with one of his youngest fans. 

Bromfield grad Maria (Rindenello) Speaker and 14-month-old son Nico return to town to greet Santa.

Astrid Robbins smiles at her grandfather Morley as her dad, Matt, looks on.

Left: Graham crackers, frosting, jelly beans, mints … what’s not to love?   Right: A unique beekeeper nutcracker is part of a gift basket.

Jenni Smithwood holds onto son Cole’s hand as his very brave big brother Theo tells Santa what he wants for Christmas.

Kim and Mike Morton check out the fare at the Festival of Trees and Wreaths at the Congregational church, Dec. 14.

Brian Wickman displays an amaryllis plant as a customer takes a closer look at Fivesparks holiday artisans fair.

Second-graders Eija Rauktys (left) and Gemma Lehtinen purchase gifts at the Congregational Church special shopping space designed for kids to shop for their families.

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