Saturday marks start of seasonal celebrations

Four-year-old Shawn Roberson, St. John, was excited all week to get to visit Santa and tell him his Christmas wish list.

The outline of an evergreen is silouhetted by green fireworks. Fireworks displays were part of the festivities in St. John and Endicott. Right: Torches are used to fill paper lanterns released in Endicott.

Winter Priddy, 3, St. John, diligently decorates her gingerbread man at Moments Spa in St. John Saturday during Winterfest.

Alison Thams of Rosalia sits behind hand-made dolls at her table at the Craft Fair in the Rosalia Community Building. The dolls are made by a friend in Canada.

St. John's fire department helps light the way for all parade entrants Saturday night.

Alice Hofmann, left, receives some cinnamon rolls from Billie Jean Widman at the Rosalia Craft fair.