Naomi Gelinas, dressed as Santa’s elf, gives Aiden Robinsen, 3, a hug while they wait for Santa to arrive at the Hotel Northampton on Friday. STAFF PHOTO/CAROL LOLLIS

Brookline Radgowski, 3, sits with her brother, Brady Radgowski, both of Easthampton, as she tells Santa, Dave Garvin, what she wants for Christmas at the Hotel Northampton on Friday. STAFF PHOTO/CAROL LOLLIS

Owen Tilbe, 10, works on a craft project with his mother, Vicky Tilbe, after visiting with Santa at the Hotel Northampton on Friday. STAFF PHOTO/CAROL LOLLIS

Ayla Zagars, 2, of Easthampton, tells Santa, Dave Garvin, what he wants for Christmas at the Hotel Northampton on Friday. STAFF PHOTO/CAROL LOLLIS

Will Law-MacAvlay, 6, tells Santa, Dave Garvin, what he wants for Christmas at the Hotel Northampton on Friday. STAFF PHOTO/CAROL LOLLIS

Madison Mihalak, 6, works on a craft project with her father, James Mihalak, after visiting with Santa at the Hotel Northampton on Friday. STAFF PHOTO/CAROL LOLLIS