December 18, 2017
Hivesville may not have the South Burnett’s biggest Christmas Carnival, but it probably has the friendliest and most relaxed one.
And that may be the reason why no-one seemed particularly upset when they found out Santa wouldn’t be attending this year.
Children were told the jolly gentleman in the red suit regretted he was unable to make his usual appearance at the Carnival because of the pressure of other engagements.
However, he had thoughtfully asked Mrs Claus if she’d come in his place, and she would be bringing along the same bag of gifts Santa usually brought with him.
So towards sunset when she made her appearance ringing a bell on a horse-drawn cart driven by wagon master Spike Butler, children thronged Mrs Claus the same way they thronged Santa every year.
Then they patiently queued while she dispensed gifts of sweets from her colourful red bag.
The Christmas Carnival, which is jointly arranged by the Hivesville Progress Association and the Hivesville QCWA, was held in Anzac Park opposite the Hivesville Hotel.
As usual, members of Kingaroy’s Seventh-day Adventist Church led the carol singing while carnival helpers dispensed a gold coin donation sausage sizzle dinner with tea and coffee from the park’s shed.
Guests came from nearby Proston, Wondai, Stonelands and surrounding districts to meet up, and from 8:00pm onwards many adjourned across the road to continue the festivities at the Hivesville Hotel.
Related articles:
- Santa Thanks Hivesville Helpers (2016)
- Hivesville Carnival Proves A Hit (2015)
- Fun At Goomeri, Hivesville (2014)
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