 The holiday festival featuring 50 artisans, 20 New England food trucks, performances by choral groups, and other holiday activities was held last weekend in Somerville. The holiday arts and eats festival was the first of its kind to hit the Boston area. We sort of did a modern American spinoff of the traditional European Chris Kindle market. Artists showcased their designs and guests were able to do some holiday shopping. The festival also featured an array of family-friendly activities, including photos with Santa, cupcake decorating, and crafts in Santa's workshop. Despite the cold temperature, guests were satisfied with the event. It's a really nice and kid-friendly event. The portion is a little colder, but it's great that I didn't know there was a portion where it was actually nice and warm when we got to see Santa. So overall, I'm really, really, really happy with it and I think we'll return next year. Hoping to make the holiday arts and eats festival a holiday staple, the Somerville community plans on holding the event for years to come. Reporting in Somerville, I'm Megan Riggs, BUTV News.