The Alburtis Holiday Festival is held Dec. 3 at the Alburtis Area Community Center. Although the weather caused some adjustments to the event, residents still came out to meet Santa, look at different booths, eat and try their luck with the basket raffle.

PRESS PHOTOS BY MARIEKE ANDRONACHE The Alburtis Community Center is filled with activities for everyone during the Alburtis Holiday Festival Dec. 3.

Kylie, Jason, Freylin, Noelia and Francelis have their picture taken with Santa. Additional photos appear on Page A12.

Kristina Confer sits at her booth of homemade holiday ornaments.

PRESS PHOTOS BY MARIEKE ANDRONACHE Susan Brader can knit anyone of these items in less than three hours.

Jakie Penkauskas and her daughter-in-law Melanie Penkauskas sit at their booth of homemade holiday decorations.