Santa Claus waves to the crowd gathered at the Braden School auditorium during Children's Christmas Tree Fund present distribution in 2019. (Ben Hillyer / The Natchez Democrat)

Hundreds of bags filled with toys wait to be given out Tuesday morning. (Ben Hillyer / The Natchez Democrat)

Santa's helpers get packages organized and ready to hand out during Tuesday morning's toy distribution at the Braden School auditorium. (Ben Hillyer / The Natchez Democrat)

Santa Claus waves to his many helper who were ready to hand out gifts Tuesday in the Braden School auditorium. (Ben Hillyer / The Natchez Democrat)

Kharadyn Wilson, 2, gives Santa Claus a big hug on Christmas eve, 2019. (File photo | The Natchez Democrat)

Adrianna Devine, 7, hugs Santa Claus during the Natchez Christmas Tree toy distribution Tuesday. (Ben Hillyer / The Natchez Democrat)

Santa Claus waits to give out a few gifts Tuesday morning. (Ben Hillyer / The Natchez Democrat)

Meghan Oneal runs to Santa to receive a big hug Tuesday morning. (Ben Hillyer / The Natchez Democrat)

Meghan and Mariah Oneal show their excitement after meeting Santa Claus Tuesday morning. (Ben Hillyer / The Natchez Democrat)

MarLaysia Queen carries a package of gifts almost as big as her Tuesday morning. (Ben Hillyer / The Natchez Democrat)

With her son Christian Cowart by her side, Sclina Farmer takes a picture of her nephew Jayden Lee with Santa Claus Tuesday morning. (Ben Hillyer / The Natchez Democrat)

Santa Claus gets a lot of attention at the end of the Children's Christmas Tree Fund toy distribution Tuesday. (Ben Hillyer / The Natchez Democrat)

Santa Claus receives a big hug during Tuesday's toy distribution in the Braden School auditorium. (Ben Hillyer / The Natchez Democrat)

Santa Claus waves goodbye from his decorated "sleigh" Tuesday morning after the Children's Christmas Tree Fund toy distribution. (Ben Hillyer / The Natchez Democrat)