SNAPZ: It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year

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Here are the pictures that were submitted by our readers for this month's feature showing what makes this season so special to them. We are going to take a short Snapz break, but it won't be long before we resume showcasing the best shots our readership has to offer.

"Did you say Santa is coming? Do I have to be good?" asks Misha, a two and one-half year-old Morkie, waiting for Santa. Owners are Lee and Colleen Cardwell from Poland.

Here is a holiday picture of our black lab, Maddie. She loves to pose for the camera! This picture was taken at our farm in Green Township. Sent by Bev Craig.

A scene from a winter wonderland submitted by Janet Misel.

Judge Krichbaum's Boxer dog, Charlie Taylor Krichbaum, in Boardman.

Brian Krichbaum, left, and Zack Krichbaum, in Boardman. Submitted by Judge R. Scott Krichbaum.

Arilynn Yankey, 7 months, talking with Santa. Her shirt reads "Santa's Little Helper."

This little dog is all wrapped up for the holidays! Sent by Sherri.

Riley the Yorkie submitted by owners Dennis, Maryann, Katelyn and Jonathan Chef.

Logan Cheney of Hubbard meeting his new friend at Christmas. Sent by his mom, Amanda Liston.

Logan Cheney of Hubbard is looking at his decorated tree. Sent by his mom, Amanda Liston

My nephew Andrew's first time sledding at Rocky Ridge. Taken by Janet Misel.

Family Christmas, about 1970. I'm crying because it isn't my turn to open gifts, but I love that everyone else is continuing on! Submitted by Janet Misel..

Bentley and Diesel, 3 and 4 year-old Spring Spaniels who are brothers. Sent by Vicky Palumbo.

My five doggies, sent by Diane Lindsey.

First visit with Santa for Thomas Sletvold of Twinsburg. Sent by his grandmother, Georgia Case of Austintown.

Eddie playing Santa, sent by Loretta Liguore.

Laura Brown and her son Joe Zordich, both of Youngstown, in the holiday mood.

Kiki Moonstar, looking for snow? Kiki is owned by Joe Zordich of Youngstown.

This photo was taken on Youngstown's West side near the Liberty Tax Center on Mahoning Avenue. I found poor Lady Liberty pushing snow amusing. Submitted by Ian J. Wade.

Zoey, a Jack Russell Terrier, and Cubby, a Maltese Pomeranian Mix, helping with the Hanukkah candle lighting. Sent by Courtney Lockshaw.

Cubby, a Maltese Pomeranian mix, sent by Courtney Lockshaw.

"I'll get it Daddy," says Sophia to her daddy, Joshua Barringer, "just cut the tree down." Sent by Nana Barb Barringer.

I saw auntie kissing Santa Claus! Doxie King kissed Santa at Fellows Riverside Gardens during its 2013 Winter Celebration. Sent by Doxie Damico of Austintown.