Little Things for Little People holds Christmas event
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December 10, 2025

Little Things for Little People holds Christmas event

Little Things for Little People hosted its Christmas event on Tuesday, distributing free baby and children’s items for local families at its new location in Monessen. Santa also had gifts for the kids. Shown is Ila O’Brien with Santa Claus and her parents, Barb Bednarczyk and Sean O’Brien.

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