Santa Claus is coming to Hartwell

  • Santa waves to his elves as they greet him and Mrs. Claus, who hitched a ride to the event with the Hartwell Fire Department.
    Santa waves to his elves as they greet him and Mrs. Claus, who hitched a ride to the event with the Hartwell Fire Department.
  • Laura Mead, middle, sits with her daughters Angelina, 5, left, and Samantha, 2, on the right, as Santa waves in the background. Due to COVID-19 restrictions and adjustments, children were not able to sit on Santa’s lap and tell him what they wanted this year. Instead, they were allowed to sit on a bench in front of him and Mrs. Claus for photo opportunities.
    Laura Mead, middle, sits with her daughters Angelina, 5, left, and Samantha, 2, on the right, as Santa waves in the background. Due to COVID-19 restrictions and adjustments, children were not able to sit on Santa’s lap and tell him what they wanted this year. Instead, they were allowed to sit on a bench in front of him and Mrs. Claus for photo opportunities.
  • Veterans from American Legion Post 109 pull the lever to light the Christmas tree on the square in downtown Hartwell.
    Veterans from American Legion Post 109 pull the lever to light the Christmas tree on the square in downtown Hartwell.

    Santa Claus made his first visit of the holiday season in Hartwell on Tuesday, Nov. 24 when he and Mrs. Claus arrived for the annual lighting of the Christmas tree ceremony in Hartwell on the courthou…