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PITTSTON \u2014 Eleven-year-old Jaxson Smith, of Pittston, has been named the 2025 City of Pittston Christmas Ambassador.<\/p>\n
Intermediate School Vice Principal Tiffany Ferentino and Principal Jennaro Zangardi nominated Smith, a fifth grade student at Pittston Area Intermediate School.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe were surprised when we got the call about Jaxson being named ambassador,\u201d Jaxson\u2019s mom Sabrina said. \u201cWe thought it was a scam call, but when we realized it wasn\u2019t, we were all thrilled. I even thought it was my sister playing a prank.\u201d<\/p>\n
Jaxson said he\u2019s excited and surprised to be named ambassador and to have the opportunity to light the city\u2019s official Christmas tree on Saturday, Dec. 6, after the Toy Truck Parade and the arrival of Santa Claus at the Tomato Festival lower lot on Main Street.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt was amazing to be nominated and to be chosen to be the Christmas Ambassador,\u201d Jaxson said. \u201cI\u2019m thrilled and can\u2019t wait to light the Christmas tree.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cHe brings so much happiness to the school,\u201d Ferentino said. \u201cHe always has a smile on his face; he\u2019s a sweet kid.\u201d<\/p>\n
Jaxson said he loves school and, just as important, he loves to celebrate Halloween and watch horror movies.<\/p>\n
\u201cEvery year, this is something I look forward to having a member of our community that participates in our Christmas celebration,\u201d City of Pittston Mayor Michael Lombardo said. \u201cI\u2019m very excited to light the tree with Jaxson this coming week, and this tradition has become important and near and dear to my heart. I also look forward to talking to Jaxson about horror movies.\u201d<\/p>\n
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