Here's what you missed at the Padanaram Christmas
Dec 3, 2016
Ice sculptor Chip Koser creating an elf domepiece for kids to put their faces in. BY LAUREN ZAKNOUN/ LAURENZAKNOUN.COM
The Padanaram Business Association has hosted a Christmas festival since 1978. The tradition continued on December 2, as attendees gathered for caroling, live ice sculpting, and Santa, although it wasn't always this big, said Linda Hopps, association president.
"This was before people were open on Sundays, so it was a Christmas stroll to get people into the retail stores," said Hopps about the earlier days of the festival. Now, "it's more of a community thing where people come in and have a snack with us."
Hopps said all the restaurants, offices, and retail stores in Padanaram were open for the three-hour event.
Ice sculptor Chip Koser creating an elf domepiece for kids to put their faces in. BY LAUREN ZAKNOUN/ LAURENZAKNOUN.COM
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A decorated firetruck at the fire station. BY LAUREN ZAKNOUN
One of Santa Claus' fans is ecstatic at Santa's arrival down Bridge Street. BY LAUREN ZAKNOUN
The Grinch made an appearance on Elm Street. BY LAUREN ZAKNOUN
After arriving in a firetruck, Santa sat down to meet all the good children of Dartmouth. BY LAUREN ZAKNOUN
Isaac Bartholomew, 6, is the first to meet Santa. BY LAUREN ZAKNOUN
Liam Miles, 6, meets Santa. BY LAUREN ZAKNOUN
It wasn't just people feeling festive. BY LAUREN ZAKNOUN
Dartmouth High School's chorus group, Harmonix, performs in Village. BY LAUREN ZAKNOUN
Attendees got to make their own terraniums with Divine Yoga. BY LAUREN ZAKNOUN
A ship on a wave, a menorah cup holder, and a Christmas tree carved by Koser. BY LAUREN ZAKNOUN
Succulents to place inside the terraniums. BY LAUREN ZAKNOUN
Two kids get a great view of the performers from the Dance Center of Dartmouth. BY LAUREN ZAKNOUN
Attendees flock to watch the performers from the Dance Center of Dartmouth. BY LAUREN ZAKNOUN
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Musician Carlin Tripp performing inside Norton Gallery. BY LAUREN ZAKNOUN
