Petsworth Elementary School celebrated “Don’t be a Grinch” day on Dec. 13 for holiday spirit week. The school also had a very special guest, the Grinch himself. Here is the Grinch (portrayed by Steve Krieger) and Cindy Lou Who (his daughter Zoey).
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It was Emersyn Webb’s first visit with Santa Claus when he came to Gloucester’s Main Street on Dec. 4. Emersyn, who was only six weeks old at the time of the visit, seemed happy to see the Jolly Old Elf.

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Emma Grimmett, 1, is not quite sure what to make of the man in the red suit during Santa’s visit to Gloucester’s Tabb House on Dec. 4.
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Aaron Flick, 8, was happy to meet with Saint Nick when he stopped by for a visit at the Mathews Visitor and Information Center earlier this month.

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Bryce Moran, 6, hangs out with Santa during Christmas at Buck’s Store, Guinea on Dec. 10.
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