The annual Christmas on the Hill in Summit Hill, held Sunday, consisted of trolley rides, candy canes, free refreshments, sticker books and, of course, the arrival of Santa Claus.

The two-hour festive event attracted over 100 people with the line for meeting Santa extending over a half block.

There also were long lines for the trolley rides. The trolley, playing Christmas music as it traversed the streets of the community, was filled to capacity on many of the rounds.

Christmas on the Hill was sponsored by the Summit Hill Recreation Commission. The highlight was Santa turning on the Christmas tree lights in the borough park.

Santa was brought to Ludlow Park, the site of Christmas on the Hill, by the Summit Hill Fire Department. He was riding in the back cab seat of a pumper. The fire department, to the delight of youngsters, brought four pieces of apparatus to the scene, entering the vicinity of Ludlow Park with sirens wailing.

Santa sat on a chair in the pavilion of Ludlow Park and listened to the hopes and dreams of the children.

There was a well-organized line of volunteers greeting the youngsters.

They were first greeted by Summit Hill Borough Council President David Wargo and councilman Joseph Weber, who handed them candy canes. Next, the youngsters went to Santa. As soon as they were done with Santa, they were given a sticker book by Mayor Jeffrey Szczecina.

Finally, Summit Hill Chief of Police Todd Woodward handed out Teddy bears. Woodward was assisted by his wife, Tina; 7-year-old son Noah, and patrolman Chris Fischi.

Finally, Recreation Commission Chairman Kathy Gieniec and member Maria Szczecina handed out cupcakes.

There was also a table filled with cupcakes, cookies and other sweets.

“I think this is wonderful,” said Suzi Goddard, who was accompanied by her two young children. “Everything’s beautiful. I really enjoyed the trolley ride, and the kids were happy for the little bears they got.”

The weather was a positive factor with clear skies and temperatures in the 40s.

Wargo said he was very pleased with the turnout. “We thank the Recreation Commission members. It’s a fantastic event for the children of the town. I’m very happy to see everybody here.”

“It’s a good time to remind us of what brings people together,” Wargo said.

Kathy Gieniec, chairman of the Recreation Commission, said she was pleased how everything went. “I think it was fantastic,” she said. “The trolley ride was a nice thing.”

“Everything was donated,” she said.

The Rev. Bob George gave the opening invocation.