Rodney Sims of Willowbrook, a third-grader at Anne M. Jeans Elementary, gets a temporary tattoo before the arrival of Santa Claus at the school Dec. 18. | Curtis Lehmkuhl~Sun-Times Media

Solinsie Pierre (left) of Willowbrook and her daughter Isabelle Pierre, a pre-kindergarten student at Anne M. Jeans Elementary, work on a craft before the arrival of Santa Claus at the school. | Curtis Lehmkuhl~Sun-Times Media

Wendy Williams, health aide at Burr Ridge Middle School, walks in as Mrs. Claus follows the "reindeer" at Anne M. Jeans Elementary. | Curtis Lehmkuhl~Sun-Times Media

Travis Williams as Santa Claus welcomes the children to the community event at Anne M. Jeans Elementary Dec. 18. | Curtis Lehmkuhl~Sun-Times Media

Destiny Wash (left) of WIllowbrook and Chasity Wash of Willowbrook pose for a photo with Travis Williams who was Santa Claus. | Curtis Lehmkuhl~Sun-Times Media

Angelica Slupnicki (far left), Armani Slupnicki and Christine Slupnicki pose for a photo with Travis Williams playing the role of Santa Claus. | Curtis Lehmkuhl~Sun-Times Media

Wendy Williams, health aide at Burr Ridge Middle School, plays the role of Mrs. Claus and gives Gemarion Alexander of Willowbrook a candy cane. | Curtis Lehmkuhl~Sun-Times Media