STILL LIFE: Embracing the Christmas spirit

Tyler Morin, 7, receives a hug from Santa Claus after a visit to Kringleville at Castonguay Square in downtown Waterville Friday afternoon. Santa will be available for visits today from noon to 3 p.m. and 3:30 to 6 p.m., Sunday from noon to 3 p.m. and 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., and Monday through Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m.