PRESS PHOTOS BY SHARON SCHRANTZ Master Supply, a business in Macungie, hosts its alternative Christmas event outside their store Dec. 12. The bags contained art supplies for kids to enjoy arts and crafts at home. There were raffles and refreshments served. Pictured are Wendy Ingram and Brent and Barbara Master.

Alice Welsh, Macungie pool manager, participates in the Macungie alternative holiday, a parade.

Oliver Vinovskis takes Sophie Kelly for a ride at the Macungie Parade Dec. 12.