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Christmas comes early at Lanterman’s Mill
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Neighbors | Alexis Bartolomucci.A balloon artist was at Lanterman's Mill creating different animals and shapes out of balloons for the guests to take home as a souvenir.
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Neighbors | Alexis Bartolomucci.Guests at the Olde Fashioned Christmas at Lanterman's Mill on Nov. 28 shop at the vendor's stations for gifts to take home. One vendor had pinecone decorations for winter.
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Neighbors | Alexis Bartolomucci.Geonna Harris posed with Santa and his elf at Lanterman's Mill. This is her second year visiting Santa at the Olde Fashioned Christmas.
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Neighbors | Alexis Bartolomucci.The Giving Tree, donated by Pioneer Trails Tree Farm, was accompanied by wicker baskets for donations. The donations went to Mahoning County school children in need.
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI
Lanterman’s Mill hosted an Olde Fashioned Christmas on Nov. 28 and 29. The Olde Fashioned Christmas at Lanterman’s Mill brought in a lot of people for food and fun.
People from all around the area came to Lanterman’s Mill during the weekend of the Olde Fashioned Christmas. They had the chance to enjoy a visit with Santa and his elf, live music, a balloon animal maker and food.
Lanterman’s Mill was covered in Christmas decorations. Christmas trees, vendors selling assorted Christmas decorations and wreaths made Christmas come to life.
There was a Giving Tree Christmas tree outside for people to give donations of mittens, hats, scarves and other items to keep children in need warm for the winter. All of the donations were given to the school children of Mahoning County. The Giving Tree was donated by Pioneer Trails Tree Farm.
Vendors set up shop in Lanterman’s Mill and had their holiday crafts on display. There were pinecone decorations, candles, knitted items and an assortment of other items available for guests to purchase.
Santa and his elf were available for Christmas list wishes and pictures throughout the weekend. Children lined up with their families to see Santa.
Tables were set up with food from hot dogs to roasted chestnuts for guests to enjoy. Hot chocolate was also given to guests to sip on while listening to the live Christmas music.
The Olde Fashioned Christmas is an event that happens annually and is sponsored by WFMJ/WBCB.