The Jolly 01’ Elf had a busy day Sunday at Kingfisher’s Downtown Holiday Open House. He started hearing early Christmas lists and taking photos at Century 21/Goodyear Green (top left), although Judah Mayfield, 3, is only slightly less skeptical than little brother Zion, 1. Then Santa hitched a ride with the Express Employment Professionals team of Clydesdales, bottom left, for a ride to the Kingfisher County Courthouse. He was greeted there by crowds that included twins Truett and Tatum Humphries, 7, and big sister Saydee, 10, top right. The Kingfisher High School choir, under the direction of Diann Magnus sang and led Christmas carols until dusk (bottom center). And finally, Santa rounded out the evening by flipping the switch on the Christmas tree, along with Chamber Manager Shawna Rupp.

[Photos Courtesy Daniel Mayfield, Priya Humphries and Times-Free Press Staff Photos]