• Explore, play and learn with Santa's elves all December long.
• Similar to Santa Claus, Amu Nowruz is depicted as a silver-haired old man, spotting long white beards, who visits children and gives them gifts. In contrast, Haji Firuz, Amu’s companion, plays tambourine and demands gifts from children. Russian - Ded Moroz. Ded Moroz is a Russian fictional figure who is a Santa Claus equivalent.

Santa Claus can’t wait to hear what’s on your list and will still be available to talk with his little elves-in-training. Santa will be available for photos during the following times: Monday – Saturday, 11am to 8pm. A more diverse Santa Claus. From reading such alternative versions of traditional stories, children develop alternate points of views and learn to challenge stereotypes.

by AnnGardner Eubank

Santa Claus is coming to town, but is keeping his distance this holiday season.

Santa Claus Alternatives For Thanksgiving

In compliance with recent restrictions imposed by the governor due to COVID-19, cities and towns throughout the state—including those in Lancaster County—are developing creative alternatives to traditional Christmas festivities.

Santa Claus Email Letter

While community tree lighting events in Kilmarnock, White Stone and Irvington have been canceled, town trees will still be lit and streets will be decorated for the public to enjoy throughout the holiday season.

Santa Claus Alternative Delivery Dates

This year, the annual Kilmarnock Christmas Parade has been reinvented into…