The Social Ministry members of Lehighton's Trinity Lutheran Church held its 14th annual Christmas in July celebration, where Santa Claus attended in bright red shorts.

The celebration included homemade Christmas cookies, brightly wrapped gift packages and a fun-filled sing-along featuring Christmas carols.The event was held at the Mahoning Valley Nursing, Retirement and Rehabilitation Center and involved 140 residents of the center and nearly 100 friends, family members and ministry volunteers.