PRESS PHOTOS BY TINAMARIE MARTINSanta and Mrs. Claus greet residents at the Catty Kindlmart holiday event and tree lighting, held Dec. 8 at the Catasauqua Borough Municipal Complex, 90 Bridge St.

The local hand bell choir plays Christmas music at the event.

Kelly, Isabel and Owen Case decorate ornaments during Catty Kindlmart.

Chelsey Stober, of Catasauqua, displays some of her holiday-themed knitted dish towels and jewelry for sale.

The Reed family helps kick off the spirit of Christmas. Jace Reed assisted in lighting the tree.