Learning about worldwide holidays at Boroughs Y

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By Ed Karvoski Jr., Contributing Writer

Santa Claus reaches the top of the rock wall.
Santa Claus reaches the top of the rock wall.

 

Westborough – Kids of all ages enjoyed the fun and educational 13th annual Children’s Festival of Holidays, celebrated Dec. 12 at the Boroughs Family Branch YMCA. Children learned about holidays observed around the globe through crafts, music, dance and culinary treats. While they explored the multicultural festival, parents could holiday shop at a craft fair.

Musical entertainment was provided by Mr. Vic. Guests were amazed to see Santa Claus make a grand entrance via the rock wall. Afterward, everyone was invited to swim in the indoor pool along with inflatable snowmen.

The festival is free and open to the public. Once again, serving as event chair was Christie D’Amico, the early childhood director.

For information about the Boroughs Y, visit: www.ymcaofcm.org/locations/boroughs-family-branch/.

Photos/Ed Karvoski Jr.

Arianna Maggio, 4, completes her card to Santa. Macy’s donated $1 per card to the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Arianna Maggio, 4, completes her card to Santa. Macy’s donated $1 per card to the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Lucy Rainey, 4, colors a fish, which is considered to be a lucky Chinese New Year symbol.
Lucy Rainey, 4, colors a fish, which is considered to be a lucky Chinese New Year symbol.
Sebastian Micucci, 6, and Nate Bixby, 7, do an Italian dance known as the tarantella.
Sebastian Micucci, 6, and Nate Bixby, 7, do an Italian dance known as the tarantella.
Dominic Testagrossa, 6, adjusts the Advent wreath crown that he colored.
Dominic Testagrossa, 6, adjusts the Advent wreath crown that he colored.
Giada Califano and Wellsley Guenette, both 2, get help decorating Emerald Isle Christmas trees.
Giada Califano and Wellsley Guenette, both 2, get help decorating Emerald Isle Christmas trees.

 

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