International Children's Festival

Two Airmen from the 49th Logistics Readiness Squadron work at the "Elves table" handing out passports during the International Children's Festival at the Community Center at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., Dec. 13. The "Elves table" is the children's first stop upon their arrival to the festival. They then check out all the stations displaying the holiday traditions of many different countries where they get their passport stamped. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Sondra Escutia)

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A Holloman child checks out the holiday display during the International Children's Festival at the Community Center at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., Dec. 13. The Community Center held many holiday displays showcasing different countries traditions. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Sondra Escutia)

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Therese Wiley, 49th Force Support Squadron, helps children make holiday crafts during the International Children's Festival at the Community Center at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., Dec. 13. The children were making Christmas tree ornaments during one of their stops at the festival. More than 650 people attended. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Sondra Escutia)

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Members of the Asian Pacific Islanders Club serve their traditional food during the International Children's Festival at the Community Center at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., Dec. 13. This was one of the stops children made throughout the festival which showcased many different country's holiday traditions. Other stations included a German pastry shop and a Kwanzaa presentation by the African American Heritage Committee. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Sondra Escutia)

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Mr. Jamie O'Hara, the Magic Guy, performs a magic trick with a coin to a family attending the International Children's Festival at the Community Center at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., Dec. 13. The festival was created to give children a look at diverse Air Force families and their holiday traditions. More than 650 people attended. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Sondra Escutia)

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The Holloman cheerleaders, also called the Holloman Eagles, give a performance during the International Children's Festival at the Community Center at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., Dec. 13. The cheerleaders, all from kindergarten through fifth grade, performed different holiday cheers for those who attended the festival. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Sondra Escutia)

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The Holloman cheerleaders, also called the Holloman Eagles, give a performance during the International Children's Festival at the Community Center at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., Dec. 13. The cheerleaders, all from kindergarten through fifth grade, performed different holiday cheers for those who attended the festival. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Sondra Escutia)

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Members of the audience watch as the Holloman cheerleaders give a performance during the International Children's Festival at the Community Center at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., Dec. 13. The festival was created to give children a look at diverse Air Force families and their holiday traditions. More than 650 people attended. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Sondra Escutia)

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Linda Aguirre and Amanda Gallagher, 49th Force Support Squadron, work at the checkout table in Santa's Junior Workshop during the International Children's Festival at the Community Center at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., Dec. 13. The festival was created to give children a look at diverse Air Force families and their holiday traditions. More than 650 people attended. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Sondra Escutia)

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International Children's Festival teaches world-wide traditions

Published Dec. 18, 2008