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Mangalo Christmas tradition continues

Almost 60 children attended the annual Mangalo Christmas Tree: (back left) Jerzey Leonard, Oliver Herbert, Khai Quinn, Santa's helpers Roy Hannemann, Lachlan Turnbull, Madden Nield, Santa, Mila Norris, Madle Glasson-Ramsey, Elise Briese, Tate Herbert, Lara Noble, Hugh Noble, (second row) Brock Haines-Darby, Alby Glasson- Ramsey, Nixon Leonard, Nakiah Quinn, Lily Gill, Miles Hannemann, Poppy Hannemann, Noah Haines-Darby, Archer Herbert, Tessa Hannemann, Gracie-Mae Rockley, Hayley-Jade Rockley, Tomack Quinn, (third row) Rian Jenner, Fraser Hannemann, Thomas Turnbull, Oscar Haines-Darby, Jax Quinn, Elih Scordo, Aria Quinn, Jade Nable, Vera Forrest, Kenzie Haines-Darby, Miles Hannemann, Alby Scordo, Paige Briese, Savannah Story, Nate Haines-Darby, Sophia Joseph, Wynter Nield, Masie Nield, (front) Hunter Briese, Jude Norris, Carter Briese and Jack Hannemann. (Supplied)

The decades old tradition of the Mangalo Christmas Tree attracted almost 60 children on Friday, 12 December.

The long running event provides an opportunity for the small farming community to gather in the Mangalo Memorial Hall.

The main event was a visit by Father Christmas with a gift for each of the children, thanks to sponsorship by Bendigo Bank and Crop Smart.

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