What better way to celebrate the season than with your favorite holiday stories? Classes at Scotchtown Avenue Elementary School buddied up to read their favorite books before winter recess, including “Charlie and the Christmas Kitty,” “The Elf on the Shelf” and “Santa’s Little Helper.”

Pictured are students from Aimee Holland, Cheryl Winship, Kelly Vaughan, Jennifer Cestare, Kathleen Andryshak and Cindy Santoro’s classes.