Ho-Ho — hot brunch and Santa.

Aspinwall Volunteer Fire Department’s annual Brunch with Santa brought in about 100 people to the Aspinwall American Legion on Dec. 11.

The event was a fundraiser for the department in conjunction with Aspinwall borough. Resident Sissy Powers and her team of volunteers brought in a variety of goods for a bake sale.

Families chowed down on pancakes, eggs, sausage, hot chocolate and coffee.

Fire Chief Gene Marsico said the department is hopeful to have made at least $600 toward new equipment and firefighter training.

“You never know who’s going to show up for breakfast with Santa,” he said. “We usually get a pretty decent crowd. Santa does all the work, not us.”

The fire department has brought Santa to town for a late morning meal for about the past six years.

“We always have a good time,” the chief said. “The community comes out to support us, and we appreciate that.”

Tickets were $10 for adults and $5 for children ages 5-10. Those younger got in free.

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