The village bearing a name that plays a key role in the Christmas story sees a cherished holiday tradition return after several decades Friday evening as the 40-foot-tall star just off of Chapel Road is illuminated for the first time since the 1980s. Residents celebrated with hot cocoa and children’s activities including making a star ornament, decorating cookies, signing cards for patients at Peterson Rehabiliation Hospital, making reindeer food and writing letters to Santa, who made an appearance at the event. (Photo Provided)

The village bearing a name that plays a key role in the Christmas story sees a cherished holiday tradition return after several decades Friday evening as the 40-foot-tall star just off of Chapel Road is illuminated for the first time since the 1980s. Residents celebrated with hot cocoa and children’s activities including making a star ornament, decorating cookies, signing cards for patients at Peterson Rehabiliation Hospital, making reindeer food and writing letters to Santa, who made an appearance at the event. (Photo Provided)

Visiting with Santa during the event, from left, are Sophia Trabert, Easton Fonner, Easton Trabert and Emma Trabert. (Photo Provided)