Christmastime in Vandalia

Nic Wollerman and Rachel Zimmerman were Santa and Mrs. Claus at the holiday performance given by the Vandalia Elementary School’s Honor Chorus on Saturday.

The Christmas cactus in the home of Lynn and Lou Shelton is in full bloom.

Volunteers Mariann Timmermann (left) and Bret Brosman (behind Timmermann) handed out ornaments at the Christmas Open House on Saturday at the Vandalia Statehouse.

Baroque Folk performed traditional holiday music on period instruments at the Christmas Open House at the Vandalia Statehouse.

Volunteer Linda Hanabarger (right) explained the duties of the secretary of state and explained the office equipment of the 1830s during the Christmas Open House at the Vandalia Statehouse.

Members of the Vandalia Elementary School’s Honor Chorus sing a holiday tune during Saturday’s performance in the VES gym.