On Saturday December, Local 776 hosted their annual Children’s Christmas Party, sort of. In a year where everything had been delayed, postponed, or out right canceled Local 776 held a Children’s Christmas “Drive Thru” at both the Harrisburg and York Union Halls.

Santa and his elves had a busy day in Harrisburg and York!

“In a year such as we are going through we felt it was necessary to try, in some way, to keep one of our traditions alive” commented Local 776 President Ed Thompson. “The Christmas party is always a huge success, the sights and sounds of the holiday fill the Union Hall as members gather with family, friends, and co-workers. All of us have been affected directly, or indirectly, by the pandemic, we felt it necessary to create some semblance of order, something to bring joy to the season for our kids”

It's always about our kids!!

What the “Drive Thru” lacked in togetherness it made up for with enthusiasm! There were lots of smiling faces from kids, as well as moms and dads, as a steady stream of vehicles made their way through the lines where the kids got to say hello to Santa, receive a gift, and also a goodie bag packed with treats! Santa and his band of elves were busy scurrying between “Santa Land” and the waiting vehicles.

A smile and maybe a wish? for Santa!

Fresh baked cookies are always a hit at the traditional party; Local 776 Trustee Rob smiley and his wife Janet again turned their kitchen into a cookie factory and baked and bagged dozens and dozens of cookies for inclusion in the goodie bags. Thanks for all your hard work Smiley’s!!

To view additional photos from the Christmas Drive Thru please visit the Photo Gallery.