The Catskill Chronicle

ELDRED, NY (December 8, 2011) – The holidays come alive this year at the corner Piazza located at the four corners in Eldred. A miniature sized Santa’s village will be displayed featuring Santa’s home, Santa’s toy workshop and Rudolph’s barn. Starting Thanksgiving weekend folks will be able to visit this new addition to the town of Eldred while spending time with Santa, Mrs. Claus, and others throughout the month of December leading right up to Christmas.

The Santa Express arrives at Santa’s Village in December 10 at 5:00 p.m.. Enjoy music, dancing, caroling, hot cocoa, hot apple cider and more. Santa will hand out small toys to all children who visit. Additional dates are also in the works.

In addition to the miniature buildings that make up Santa’s village, there will be five special Christmas trees decorated and lighted appropriately to it’s theme.

The first tree will be dedicated to all the troops serving overseas. You’ll be able to place a special troop snowman ornament or an ornament of your own on this tree as a way of saying we’re thinking of you during this special time.

Another tree will be displayed to benefit the Sullivan County food pantry and all those that struggle to put food on the table. You’ll be able to place non-perishable food items under this tree.

The next tree will be dedicated to all pet owners and animal lovers. This specially decorated tree, themed to all types of animals, will accept pet items of all kinds. Pet food, toys, clothing, gift certificates, etc… can be placed under its branches and will benefit the animal shelters in the area.

New this year is a special St. Baldrick’s tree for all those children battling cancer. Ornaments can be personalized for a donation to the St. Baldrick’s Foundation and can be placed on this special tree.

Finally, there is also a special pink Christmas tree for all those suffering from breast cancer. This awareness tree will also be fitted for donations to help in the fight against this terrible disease.

Santa’s Village will be open 7 days a week 24 hours a day for you to stop in and drop something off under those trees. All items collected will then be sent out right after the New Year.

The Piazza is located at 577 Rt. 55 in Eldred. Visit online at https://www.facebook.com/treesofgiving.

(Photos by Carol Montana)