Santa Claus, who had a strange resemblance to Paul Earnst, got a double take when this toddler sat on his lap during the Night on Town celebration Friday night at the courtyard of the Beaufort Inn. Children also got to watch a Christmas movie, make S’mores over an open fire and make their own Christmas decorations. Photos by Bob Sofaly.

CHRISTMAS AT THE BEAUFORT INN

December 8, 2021

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Making S’mores over an open fire was a popular event at the Night on the Town celebration at the Beaufort Inn. Here, Carly Herndon, left, Kent Thomas, Henry Herndon and Lane Dukes roast marshmallows to their liking.

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