Salisbury marks the holidays

The arrival of Santa brought smiles to many kids’ faces.

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Former East Meadow School District Superintendent Leon Campo took in the festive holiday scenery in Salisbury last Friday at the Community Association of Stewart Avenue’s annual Christmas tree and menorah lighting.

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Monica Dell-Olio, Jade McAlevey and Sophia Cano, all 9, looked the part at the holiday event.

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Santa had his hands full as he sat with Molly Grassini, 9, Amanda Connolly, 9, Ryan Connolly, 6 and William Grassini, 5, inside an East Meadow firetruck.

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Kristen Norwalk brought her Boston bull terrier, Molly Mia, to the festivities.

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Nyla Batista and Isabella Michaelis, both 12, hung ornaments at the Community Association of Stewart Avenue’s annual holiday lighting in Salisbury last week.

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It wouldn’t truly feel like the holiday season without the annual Christmas tree and menorah lighting in Salisbury, hosted by the Community Association of Stewart Avenue.

Hundreds of residents gathered on a frigid afternoon at the grassy intersection of Carman Avenue and Lake Lane, next to Carvel, on Dec. 12, to mark the occasion. The W.T. Clarke High School chorus stood atop the Town of Hempstead’s mobile stage, serenading the large audience with traditional Christmas carols and holiday songs.

Representatives from local school clubs, like Bowling Green K-Kids and Clarke Builders Club, were also there to soak in the holiday fun.

Finally, it was time to light the giant tree and menorah, and then Santa Claus, transported via the East Meadow Fire Department, stopped by to greet children.