"A Musical Christmas Card"

In this scene of 'Twas the Night Before Christmas, Santa (Dan Richard) drops in to fill the stockings by the fire place as the LeDuc family was all snug and asleep. (Times photo by Bruce Farrin)

Performing here are members of the RAAPA Chorus, now celebrating its 42nd year, made up of singers from Rumford, Mexico, Dixfield, Peru, Sumner and Norway. (Times photo by Bruce Farrin)

Dancing to Jingle Bell Rock are dancers Cindy Bohren, Sue Everett, Doreen Jones and Christine Murphy. (Times photo by Bruce Farrin)

During RAAPA's Christmas Show held on Dec. 4-5 in Muskie Auditorium, Gail Parent told one of her children's stories about the Christmas season. (Times photo by Bruce Farrin)

There was a “live” nativity re-enactment as the chorus sang a beautiful set of religious songs, including A Christmas Alleluia, The Jesus Gift, and The Little Drummer Boy. (Times photo by Bruce Farrin)