Christmas in the Country

Tampico got in on the Christmas spirit with their Christmas in the Country event Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023 held at the Reagan Community Center.

Tampico got in on the Christmas spirit with their Christmas in the Country event Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023 held the the Reagan Community Center.

Snow showers may have put a bit of a damper on a couple of events at Forreston’s Christmas in the Country Dec. 1, but two main characters certainly didn’t mind the weather. Santa and Mrs. Claus cruised to Memorial Park on a Forreston firetruck and were met by two dozen kids anxious to share what they wanted for Christmas.

Snow ushered in Forreston's Christmas in the Country on Friday, Dec. 1, 2023. Evening events included a community dinner, visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus, and shopping.

Hugs were plentiful in Forreston when Santa Claus stopped by to visit