HAMILTON — A Christmas on East Franklin Street holiday celebration attracted hundreds of children and adult guests for a day of crafts, food, fun, and gifts. Presented by Big Brothers Big Sisters/Mercer County, Embright Education, and the JRH Foundation of the Arts, three organizations that share an office building in Hamilton Twp., the event kicks off holiday celebration for three non-profits that make positive impact with various outreaches. The event receives significant contributions from Bank of America, Macy’s, Insulators Local 89, BookSmiles, Pet Smart, plus others. Dylan Lopez enjoys squeeze play of mom, Hilda Lopez and Santa Claus during Christmas on East Franklin Street holiday event. (The Trentonian/L.A.Parker) Heather Covington Woods, left, and Carolyn C. Williams represented Bank of America at Christmas at Christmas on East Franklin Street celebration. The couple handed out gift cards near the popular Giving Tree. (The Trentonian/L.A.Parker) Big Brothers Big Sisters/Mercer County received gifts from Macy’s and other contributors for distribution at the Christmas on East Franklin Street holiday celebration. (The Trentonian/L.A.Parker) Guests enjoyed crafts at the Christmas on East Franklin Street holiday event. (The Trentonian/L.A.Parker) The Christmas on East Franklin Street holiday celebration was presented by Big Brothers Big Sisters/Mercer County, Embright Education, and the JRH Foundation of the Arts. The three organizations share a building in Hamilton Twp. (The Trentonian/L.A.Parker) Kayla P. of Hamilton enjoyed a visit with Santa Claus at the Christmas on East Franklin Street celebration. (The Trentonian/L.A.Parker) From left: Hamilton Twp. Mayor Jeff Martin, Embright Education Director of Development Kelly Nitti, Santa Claus and Jessica Nitti, executive director of Embright Education at Christmas on East Franklin Street celebration. (The Trentonian/L.A.Parker) Show Caption1 of 7Dylan Lopez enjoys squeeze play of mom, Hilda Lopez and Santa Claus during Christmas on East Franklin Street holiday event. (The Trentonian/L.A.Parker) Expand ...read more read less