Christmas in Middletown

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Christmas in Middletown is an annual joyful, community event. The streets of Middletown are filled with so many people whom you recognize and greet as you pass. Families turn out in multiple generations. Organizations set up booths to sell goodies, crafts, and to gift wrap to support their good works. Decorated merchant storefronts and business-sponsored cut Christmas trees with ornaments created by area schoolchildren bring a festive feel to the town (the trees are later donated to local families in need). Santa Claus arrives on an old-fashioned fire truck to the Middletown Park where he helps with the Tree Lighting and carol singing at 5:15pm. Afterwards, along with Mrs. Claus, he meets children from 5:30 to 7 pm and gives them a toy. Nearby is a free hot chocolate bar and craft table for kids. The Passport for Fun program encourages participants to visit member businesses to collect stamps in their passports for a chance to win a prize. This year, two firepits donated by Hardester’s and gift certificates to area businesses will be awarded. Individual businesses compete for “best decorated” storefront and they pass out their own refreshments to passersby. It’s a perfect small town event!