Adding to the seasonal air, local schoolchildren sang carols and Father Christmas arrived in a sleigh pulled by real reindeer.
But on second thoughts it seems a cop-out, because the same could be said of Father Christmas and tooth fairies.
All the children were entertained by a magician, and Father Christmas made a surprise guest appearance to hand out presents.
There is no Father Christmas and no reindeer sleigh.
Richard Foss, Father Christmas draws the winning raffle ticket at Christmas Festival of Local Foods.