Lucky children got to see Santa Claus in person at a recent holiday party hosted by the Federation of Italian American Organizations at the organization’s community center, Il Centro. It was an afternoon filled with fun and laughter as Santa Claus happily posed for pictures with smiling children in the spacious community room at Il Centro, 8711 18^th Ave.

Kids munched on pizza, played games and had their faces painted at the event. Adults also had fun. Carlo Scissura, chairperson of the board at FIAO, brought his mom Teresa Scissura and his young daughter Teresa Rose and playfully posed for a picture with Santa Claus. FIAO President Jack Spatola was also on hand to greet guests and enjoy the festivities.