Live Santa broadcast, decorated city homes among Lewiston holiday events

LEWISTON — The city has some holiday events lined up, for both the kids and the grownups.
A virtual live broadcast with Santa Claus will be held at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10. It can be viewed at www.lewistonmaine.gov/youtube.
Santa, while relaxing in his chair from the North Pole, will read letters received from local children and will pick four families to talk with live. He will also read “The Night Before Christmas,” sing with viewers and his elf, give a view of his live reindeer cam, share his favorite cookie recipies (with recipe links from local bakeries), share a fun Santa craft, share his wish for Christmas, and more.
Every child who writes to Santa before Dec. 10, and includes a legible name and address, will receive a card from Santa via postal mail following the broadcast. Letters may be sent to Santa Live, c/o Lewiston City Administrator’s Office, Lewiston City Hall, 27 Pine St., Lewiston ME 04240.
Residents can also take part in the “We Look Festive” Lewiston showcase. Those who would like to decorate their residence or business this season to encourage holiday cheer and a festive spirit in the city, may submit their address and decoration themes so people can drive by and have their day brightened.
To participate, sign up at www.lewistonmaine.gov/welookfestive, and to view the growing showcase list, visit www.lewistonmaine.gov/festivelewiston.