Circular connections - 38th annual Old Fashioned Christmas

The Scharmer/Stangeland family takes a moment to gather around the tree and read names on memorial ribbons. Photo by Jamie Rarick
The Scharmer/Stangeland family takes a moment to gather around the tree and read names on memorial ribbons. Photo by Jamie Rarick

For more than three decades, Old Fashioned Christmas has been an annual tradition held and organized in Drayton. It has been a constant, bringing the community together with several activities to highlight local businesses and entrepreneurs alike.

Activities began Thursday, Dec. 11, when Santa visited the KodaBank lobby to greet children and adults alike. Cookies and coffee were provided for those …