Santa Claus was the center of attention Nov. 20 when he came to Cranberry Township to the event that has his name — Santa’s First Stop — to kick off the holiday season. While waiting for Santa, a number of children talked about him, what they would like for Christmas and what they like about the holiday season.

QUESTION: What do you like about Santa Claus?

“When I wake up and he eats all of the cookies and drinks the milk.”

Spencer Pascarella, 6, Cranberry Township, son of Cathy and Jay Pascarella

“I like when he brings the presents all of the time.”

Jonathan Barron, 4, Cranberry Township, son of Tracy Barron

“I like Rudolph. I like his shiny red nose.”

Ryan Hornick, 6, Shaler, son of Ryan and Sherry Hornick

“I like the presents, I want Nerf Guns this year.”

Ryan Piekutoski, 8, Cranberry Township, son of Colleen and Mike Piekutoski

“I like seeing that he ate all of the cookies.”

Julia Valasek, 6, Cranberry Township, daughter of Fran and Bill Valasek

“I like Rudolph because he is different and stands out.”

Nicholas Maillis, 9, Campbell, Ohio, son of Michael and Celeste Maillis

“I like Santa, because he gives me toys.”

Emma Bachmann, 5, Cranberry Township, daughter of Alan and Selena

QUESTION: What are you hoping Santa will bring you for Christmas?

“I am hoping Santa will bring me a Husky puppy.”

Olivia Donato, 7, Cranberry Township, daughter of Betsy and Jim Donato

“I like the presents, I want a trampoline this year.”

Logan Doty, 10, Cranberry Township, son of Jennifer and Joseph Doty

“I want Nerf Guns.”

Aidan Piekutoski, 5, Cranberry Township, son of Colleen and Mike Piekutoski

“I like him bringing us presents. I want a new game for my DS.”

Theresa Dilling, 7, Cranberry Township, daughter of Tawnya and Kevin Dilling

QUESTION: What do you like about the holiday season?

“I like playing outside in the snow.”

Luke Bachmann, 7, Cranberry Township, son of Alan and Selena Bachmann