News Photo by Darby Hinkley Visiting with Santa and his elf was a popular activity on Sunday at Thunder Bay Arts’ Yuletide, held at the Besser Museum Historical Village. Pictured, from left, are Santa’s elf, Sara Hornick, Santa Claus, and Dave Hornick.

News Photo by Darby Hinkley A petting zoo was one of the many family-friendly activities available on Sunday at Thunder Bay Arts’ Yuletide, held at the Besser Museum Historical Village. Pictured are Ashley and Olivia Tolan with their Nigerian dwarf goats, Lulu in front, and Buddy in back.

News Photo by Darby Hinkley The Haske family enjoys a visit with Santa. Pictured, from left, are John Haske, holding Penny Haske, Santa, Ben Haske in front, and Sarah Haske at right. Families and community members came out to celebrate Christmas the old-fashioned way on Sunday at Thunder Bay Arts’ Yuletide event held at the Besser Museum Historical Village. The event featured horse and wagon rides, a petting zoo, caroling, hot chocolate and cookies, children’s activities, visiting with Santa and his elf, and more.

News Photo by Darby Hinkley Yuletide attendees ride a horse-drawn wagon around the yard behind Besser Museum for Northeast Michigan.