The tradition began in 1946, when the city erected Santa's Cottage right in the heart of downtown Bloomsburg, and a local Santa welcomed the children onto his lap to list their Holiday wishes. Children have been enjoying the arrival of Santa in Bloomsburg ever since. This season has proved no different. With Santa's arrival on November 24 amid a parade of smiling faces, kids have been memorizing their lists. Santa's visitors are treated to Bloomsburg's community tree, decorated by area residents, a festive landscaped cottage and cookies and treats.
Kids also get a goody bag of surprises.
In 1996, the Cottage was dedicated in memory to the original Santa. This year's Santa is a lifelong community resident who fondly remembers Santa's Cottage from his childhood. Some of our school's vo-tech students do maintenance on the cottage at the end of every season, and a local business cleans it every week. Festivity All Around Town Local Bloomsburg shops and businesses are adding to the festive spirit on Friday, December 1 for late-night shopping. Stores will stay open until midnight, giving residents a chance to cross a few names off their holiday shopping lists.