‘A Vintage Christmas on the Prairie’ is a hit
Published 12:30 pm Tuesday, November 26, 2019
- Strutting along in downtown Prairie City are two Percheron thoroughbred draft horses, driven by Jerry Wilcox of Wilcox Horse & Buggy of Vale, with his passengers. The rides were offered during the town’s Christmas on the Prairie event last year.
Prairie City was abuzz with activity Saturday for “A Vintage Christmas on the Prairie.”
Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus arrived on an old-fashioned horse and buggy at the Prairie City Teen Center with a long line of children waiting, eager to share their wishes with the jolly ol’ elf.
Halle Armichardy, 6, of John Day said she asked Santa for a Barbie DreamHouse, and her younger sister Finley, 4, asked for a guitar.
Anna Jacobs, 9, of Prairie City asked Santa for a real hedgehog.
“They really soft and cute, and they’re nocturnal,” she said.
Anna’s cousin Blake, 6, said a set of face paints is on her list, and her sister Reece said she would like to find a Fitbit under the tree this year.
Cole Stoneman of Prairie City, 2 1/2, told Santa he’d like a play horse, and his brother Miles, 4 1/2 said he’d like a train.
A Christmas bazaar, sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 106, was a hit at the Prairie City School cafeteria with an array of potential gifts and stocking stuffers, including wood crafts, decorations, hand-sewn or crocheted items, essential oils and more.
This year’s event also featured a wreath crafting activity; pets photos with Santa, benefiting Hope 4 Paws; and tours of historic homes, including Hotel Prairie.
The annual event has been a tradition in Prairie City for over 20 years.
Drawing winners:
Spa basket: Laura Saul
Beverage basket: Ali Lenz
Spice basket: Barbara Voigt
$100 gift certificate Huffman’s: Murray Alexander
$100 gift certificate Chester’s: Jana Lee
Ninja Foodie: Cyndi Nelson
Cord of wood: Sophia Morris
