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Craft vendors and shoppers fill up the Mattoon Community Hall on Dec. 4 to mingle, eat lunch and buy crafts.Luke Reimer | NEW Media
Aaron Hose, front, and Quinten Hose traveled to Mattoon from the Northwoods to partake in the Christmas celebration. Here, the two carefully search the basket raffles.Luke Reimer | NEW Media
Santa and Mrs. Claus make an appearance Dec. 4 at the Mattoon Community Hall to visit with families and collect children’s wishlists.Luke Reimer | NEW Media
Vendor Lenny Pingel arranges his stand — which contains jarred goods, like olives and salsas—at the Mattoon Christmas celebration Dec. 4.Luke Reimer | NEW Media
A popular stand at the Mattoon Christmas craft fair was the wreaths stand, as people were given the opportunity to begin their Christmas decorating.Luke Reimer | NEW Media
Quilts were also up for sale during the Mattoon Christmas craft fair, for visitors to purchase as the weather starts to get colder.Luke Reimer | NEW Media