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By Georgia Tacey

Dec 26, 2023

Festive: Zoe Lawford, 6. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and what better way to celebrate than by designing your own Christmas ornaments to display on your tree.

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Kids of all ages headed to Maude St to decorate their native Christmas decorations made of wood chips, gum nuts and mini pine cones.

The sessions took place from December 20 to 22, with RiverConnect’s Alison Trethowan leading the kids through the crafting session.

Santa Claus was in attendance and so were a handful of his elves, who assisted the kids in decorating their ornaments and offered festive face painting.

The News photographers Rechelle Zammit and Megan Fisher were there to capture the Christmas magic.

On the nice list: Bill Bloomfield as Santa with Ethan Lancaster, 12. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

Festive fun: Fletcher Stevens-Todd, 5, designs her own ornament. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

Santa’s helpers: Riley Wooster, 13, and Aiden Thorpe, 13. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

Sleighing: Riley Wooster, 13. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

Holiday spirit: Zoe Blake, 13, gives Rocky Brown, 2, a Grinch makeover. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

Decorating time: Letty Brown, 6, makes a wooden ornament. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

Christmas spirit: Zoe Blake, 13, gives Dempsey Baldi, 5, a festive look. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

’Tis the season: Santa’s favourite elves, Aiden Thorpe, 13, and Riley Wooster, 13. Photo by Megan Fisher

Crafting fun: Kids created their own festive and sustainable decorations to hang on their Christmas trees. Photo by Megan Fisher

Christmas cheer: Scarlet Owins, 5, proudly displays her new ornament. Photo by Megan Fisher

Festive season: RiverConnect’s Alison Trethowan displays her holiday decorations. Photo by Megan Fisher

By Georgia Tacey

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