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Santa makes early stop, gets Latino hot chocolate

By Nancy Guenther Chapman

Dancers entertain a crowd of more than 100 people Sunday at the South Norwalk Community Center.
Santa Claus stops for a photograph with a young dancer Sunday at the South Norwalk Community Center.

NORWALK, Conn. – Santa Claus came to South Norwalk Sunday to enjoy a Latino extravaganza, listening as children performed holiday tunes and dances in honor of their heritage. The South Norwalk Community Center Holiday Celebration ended with gifts for the kids, courtesy of Toys for Tots, and refreshments that included Ecuadorian hot chocolate.

Volunteers Patrick and Marina Ferrandino said the gifts were “a result of our close collaboration with super community leader, Ernie Dumas, and his good friend Peter Havens from Toys for Tots.”

But the photos tell the story. Enjoy them and have a Happy Holiday season – from NancyOnNorwalk.

Santa chats with a little boy before handing out presents.
Two children hang out in the back of the room as elder children perform songs.
Dancers entertain a crowd of more than 100 people Sunday at the South Norwalk Community Center.
Volunteers Patrick and Marina Ferrandino flank Mayor Harry Rilling, singing along with the children.
Santa takes a little girl for a spin.
Children perform four songs – which they didn’t know one month earlier.
The Rev. Oscar Destruge finishes the show.
Santa stops for a photo op before handing out gifts.

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3 responses to “Santa makes early stop, gets Latino hot chocolate”

  1. SoNoCC

    SoNoCC would like to thank Anthony Allison, Executive Director of Norwalk Children’s Foundation, for making it possible for each of the children to receive a memorable photo taken with Santa. Also, thank you to so many wonderful volunteers and individual donors who made this all possible. And, finally, a big thank you to Nancy Chapman who took the time to come and capture the spirit of Christmas here at SoNoCC. Merry Christmas, everyone!

  2. Oldtimer

    MERRY CHRISTMAS

    1. Mark Chapman

      @ Oldtimer

      And a merry Christmas to you, sir!

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