Parrot has a Christmas wish list

Sydni, a 15-year-old parrot owned by Theresa Hallick of Tamaqua, visited Santa at Depot Square Park on Saturday and did his best to request a cracker for Christmas. Santa and his wife spent four hours sitting in a decorated sleigh and handing out free gifts to children during the Tamaqua Spirit of Christmas Festival. DONALD R. SERFASS/SPECIAL TO THE TIMES NEWS