Published October 10. 2023 12:01PM
by Jenn Rago Special to the Bethlehem Press
Santa made a special visit to Main Street Bethlehem on Sept. 13. Bethlehem, as a partner with Hallmark’s livestreaming camera, has been declared a “Hallmark Holiday Hometown.” If you remember, last year during the holiday season you could watch Main Street happenings live, via Hallmark’s Christmas Cam, on the Hallmark channel website. Hallmark selects communities that, “evoke the real-life essence of the holidays” for this very special designation. Santa was eager to deliver an engraved plaque to Mayor William Reynolds, declaring Bethlehem a “Hallmark Holiday Hometown.” This plaque will be on display in city hall.
PRESS PHOTOS BY JENN RAGO Bethlehem Mayor J. William Reynolds, Angela Stein, Tammy Wendling, Santa Claus and Brittany Ciardi proudly show the engraved plaque, a gift from the Hallmark channel, declaring Bethlehem a “Hallmark Holiday Hometown.”
Senior Vice President of Bethlehem initiatives for the Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce Tammy Wendling and Santa prepare to present gifts from the Hallmark Channel to honor Bethlehem as a “Hallmark Holiday Hometown.”
Santa and LV Chamber of Commerce Representative Brittany Ciardi get in the Christmas spirit in the Christmas City.
Making a list, checking it twice … Santa and Strong Mountain Media representative Laurie Monteforte prepare for the gift presentation from Hallmark and Santa to Bethlehem.
Santa arrives in Bethlehem for an early visit.
