Celebrate the start of the holiday season at the Japanese American Service Committee's annual Holiday Delight Festival on Saturday, December 1, 2007. Japanese and specialty handcrafted goods--from jewelry to paper goods to garments and accessories--are on sale. Plenty of homemade baked goods and Japanese food favorites will be available to satisfy any appetite.

For the kids, the Kodomo Matsuri section will provide entertainment in the form of crafts, performances, and a special visit from Santa.

Holiday Delight will take place at the JASC (4427 N. Clark Street, Chicago) from 10:30 am to 4 pm. For more information, call 773.275.0097, or see www.jasc-chicago.org.