Santa lands in Harris, Almelund (slideshow)
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- Three-year-old Riley Carlson needed a moment to think about what he wanted for Christmas while sitting on Santa’s lap in Harris.
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- The Legion Hall in Harris was the place to be on Saturday, when people enjoyed each other’s company over hot chocolate, coffee and donuts.
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- Riley Carlson, 3, couldn’t resist taking a bite out of an apple he received in a Christmas goodie bag at the Santa Day event in Harris.
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- Andy Isaman, of Harris, proves no one is too old to sit on Santa’s lap and share their Christmas wishes. While attending Santa Day in Harris, Andy said family was most important to him this holiday season.
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- Joy Johnson was so happy to see the big guy in Harris that she gave him a big kiss on the cheek.
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- Carter Nelson, 18 months, enjoyed Santa’s company and the festive atmosphere in the Legion Hall.
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- These folks dedicated their time Saturday in Harris to wrapping up gifts that children picked out for family to open on Christmas Day.
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- The personalized Christmas ornaments for sale added a nice touch of Christmas to Amador Town Hall.
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- At the Legion Hall in Harris, Santa’s rosy cheeks became even rosier when visited by Joy Johnson, of North Branch.
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- Despite what appears to be happening here, 2-year-old Audriana Jo loved sitting with Santa in Harris but really wanted to peek inside one of the goodie bags that each child got after visiting with St. Nick.
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- For Saunder, Asher and Avery Strong, seeing Santa and Mrs. Claus made visiting Almelund from Minneapolis well worth the trip.
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- Zack receives a hug from Mrs. Claus at Amador Town Hall.
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- Also in Almelund, Mrs. Claus shared a fun moment with 8-year-old Zack Wendel, while little brother Matt, 6, smiles from her lap.
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- Plenty of photos captured little Sully, 5 months, of Almelund, sitting comfortably on Santa’s lap (and beard) for the first time in Almelund.
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- At Santa Day in Almelund, 6-month-old Jack Rue, from North Branch, couldn’t stop smiling at Mrs. Claus — whether he was on Santa’s lap or in his mother’s arms.
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- Four-year-old Stella, of North Branch, enjoys her photo opportunity with Santa and Mrs. Claus in Almelund.
American Legion Post 139 of Harris hosted a nice turnout of folks at its Santa Day event Saturday, Dec. 8 at the Legion Hall in downtown Harris. Children hunted for money in a straw pile and could even Christmas shop for mom and dad. Santa’s arrival completed the day for many kids and kids at heart.
Over in Almelund, those wanting to experience a Santa Day from yesteryear got exactly that, also Dec. 8, at Amador Town Hall. Children of all ages got to sit and talk with Santa and Mrs. Claus, while others received Christmas bulbs personalized with calligraphy. Apple cider, coffee, home baked goodies and other Christmas treats added to the cheerful ambiance.
— Slideshow photos, above, by Jon Tatting
