The Christmas Tree on the Gettysburg Square was lighted this evening and Santa arrived at his shanty on the square.

Our photographer Jim Bargas documented the event, which was sponsored by the Gettysburg Area Retail Merchants Association.

Children who can’t visit Santa in person are encouraged to drop off their letters to Santa at mailboxes located in Artworks, 30 York St. and Best Western Hotel, 301 Steinwehr Ave.

Children will receive a double-sided postcard, with a holiday drawing that can be colored, from Santa acknowledging their letters.

Santa’s Shanty Hours for the 2022 season are listed below:
11/25 : 6pm-8pm
11/26 : 10am-2pm & 3pm-7pm
11/27 : 12-4pm
12/2 : 5pm-8pm
12/3 : 10am-2pm & 3pm-7pm
12/4 : 12-4pm
12/9 : 5pm-8pm
12/10 : 10am-2pm & 3pm-7pm
12/11 : 12-4pm
12/16 : 5pm-8pm
12/17 : 10am-2pm & 3pm-7pm
12/18 : 12-4pm
12/22 : 5pm-7pm
12/23 : 5pm-7pm
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