Santa Claus makes early visit to Abington area children, with help from Abington Lions Club

Santa Claus gave his reindeer a break for a few days and allowed his sleigh to be pulled instead by some Lions — members of the Abington Lions Club, that is. Actually, Sant left the sleigh back home at the North Pole and, instead, the local civic organization chauffeured the jolly man around town in members’ vehicles, so he could make pre-Christmas visits to Abington-area children on the nice list. Each child received a large coloring book and box of crayons from Santa’s workshop, as well as a goodie bag filled with dental care products, donated by Abington Dental Arts, P.C.

Samuel James, 6, and Andrew James, 4, receive coloring books, crayons and dental care goodie bags from Santa Claus during a surprise pre-Christmas visit to their home, facilitated by the Abington Lions Club.

http://www.theabingtonjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/web1_ABJ-Lions-Santa-1.jpg.optimal.jpgSamuel James, 6, and Andrew James, 4, receive coloring books, crayons and dental care goodie bags from Santa Claus during a surprise pre-Christmas visit to their home, facilitated by the Abington Lions Club. Elizabeth Baumeister photos | Abington Journal

Auden, 7 months, and Brianne Morgan welcome Santa Clause to their house as he makes his pre-Christmas visits with the Abington Lions Club.

http://www.theabingtonjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/web1_ABJ-Lions-Santa-2.jpg.optimal.jpgAuden, 7 months, and Brianne Morgan welcome Santa Clause to their house as he makes his pre-Christmas visits with the Abington Lions Club. Elizabeth Baumeister photos | Abington Journal

Sadie Robson, 5, and TJ Bell, 3, sit on Santa’s lap for a picture during his pre-Christmas visit.

http://www.theabingtonjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/web1_ABJ-Lions-Santa-3.jpg.optimal.jpgSadie Robson, 5, and TJ Bell, 3, sit on Santa’s lap for a picture during his pre-Christmas visit. Elizabeth Baumeister photos | Abington Journal

Cameron Cianflone, 3, welcomes Santa Claus to his house for a short visit.

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Santa Claus delivers coloring books, crayons and dental care goodie bags to the youngest Gardner boys, Brandon, 9; Aiden, 7; and Caleb, 4.

http://www.theabingtonjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/web1_ABJ-Lions-Santa-5.jpg.optimal.jpgSanta Claus delivers coloring books, crayons and dental care goodie bags to the youngest Gardner boys, Brandon, 9; Aiden, 7; and Caleb, 4. Elizabeth Baumeister photos | Abington Journal

Santa Claus visits with Madison Fitzsimmons, 2 1/2.

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Jake Fisne, 5, and Gianna Fisne, 8, receive pre-Christmas presents from Santa during a visit to their home.

http://www.theabingtonjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/web1_ABJ-Lions-Santa-7.jpg.optimal.jpgJake Fisne, 5, and Gianna Fisne, 8, receive pre-Christmas presents from Santa during a visit to their home. Elizabeth Baumeister photos | Abington Journal

Gavin Monagan, 5, is visited by Santa Claus on Dec. 9, two weeks and two days before Christmas, with some early presents.

http://www.theabingtonjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/web1_ABJ-Lions-Santa-8.jpg.optimal.jpgGavin Monagan, 5, is visited by Santa Claus on Dec. 9, two weeks and two days before Christmas, with some early presents. Elizabeth Baumeister photos | Abington Journal