On the day after Thanksgiving, young children from all over the island gathered around at the doors of MIA. Inside, Interact Club was busy setting up stations and putting the final touches on the decorated school. Garland was hung, lights were turned on, and the tree was trimmed just right.
At 5 PM, the doors opened and children flooded the halls of the school. As they progressed down the hallway, they were greeted by a host of fun, Christmas-themed stations. Face painting, a photo booth, cookie decorating, ornament crafts, picture frame making, charm bracelets, a ‘Pin the Nose on Rudolph’ game, and a coloring station all greeted the joyous kids.
Finally, the line progressed into the lobby. A winter wonderland full of icicles, snowflakes, and lights adorned the room as the last stop neared: Santa’s lap. At the bottom of the main staircase sat Santa and Mrs. Claus. Christmas Island Style provided a photographer to capture the kid’s smiling faces. Santa’s Arrival went wonderfully. The school was full of Christmas magic and wishes.
