Folks who gathered at the First Baptist Church of Mound City on Christmas Day shared a meal and a festive holiday spirit.

First Baptist Church of Mound City feeds those who chose to get out on Christmas with a potluck. The yearly meal helps people who may be alone on Christmas get-together with others to make the holiday more bright.

Santa stopped uptown in Blue Mound on Saturday, Dec. 20, to visit with children on Main Street.

Mayor Russell Beth watches from the sidelines as the children gather around Santa at Blue Mound on Saturday, Dec. 20.

Santa arrives at the old school in Blue Mound on Saturday to visit with more kids and community residents.

Santa gets a lift from the local fire department letting his reindeer take what is most likely a much needed rest while visiting Blue Mound on Saturday.

Santa shares a moment with Kienyn Brown during his visit to Prescott’s City Hall on Dec. 13.

Santa and this little bundle of joy, Jeffrey Harrison, made for a lovely scene at the big guy’s stop in Prescott on Saturday afternoon, Dec. 13.

Cali Carter won princess and Daxton Daniels won prince in the contest where candidates sold raffle tickets for a variety of prizes for the Pleasanton Christmas celebration on Saturday.

Labette Bank won second place in the parade for the float entry. Erika Gilbert and Events by Erika won third with their rendition of the Grinch float.