Medina pauses for Clauses as dozens dress up for Santa Day

Akron Beacon Journal
Santas, Mrs. Clauses and elves participate in a group photograph Saturday at the gazebo at Medina Public Square. About 75 people dressed up.
Santas, Mrs. Clauses and elves participate in a group photograph Saturday at the gazebo at Medina Public Square. About 75 people dressed up.

Scores of Santas, Mrs. Clauses, elves and other merrymakers descended on Medina Square on Saturday for Santa Day.

Dana Klaus of Castle Noel, the organizer of Santa Day, rings sleigh bells as participants safely cross the street to Medina Public Square.
Dana Klaus of Castle Noel, the organizer of Santa Day, rings sleigh bells as participants safely cross the street to Medina Public Square.

The event, hosted by Castle Noel, brought a little bit of Christmas to the square, with holiday stories, singalongs and a touch of magic.

Leah Starkey, 6, of Medina, laughs as a toy soldier lets her try on his hat for a photograph.
Leah Starkey, 6, of Medina, laughs as a toy soldier lets her try on his hat for a photograph.

Kids could participate in Elf Labs to have fun with science, enter a coloring contest and try their hand at cookie decorating.

Mark Klaus, owner of Castle Noel, hoists 6-year-old Jace Palmer (aka Santa) of Valley City onto his shoulder for a photograph.
Mark Klaus, owner of Castle Noel, hoists 6-year-old Jace Palmer (aka Santa) of Valley City onto his shoulder for a photograph.

Attendees were asked to help fill Santa’s bag with new socks and underwear for Armed Forces Day on May 21.

Laura and Bill Hoglund of Westchester, Illinois, (aka Mrs. Claus and Santa) pose for a photo with Maple, owned by Miki Sauron of Medina.
Laura and Bill Hoglund of Westchester, Illinois, (aka Mrs. Claus and Santa) pose for a photo with Maple, owned by Miki Sauron of Medina.

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