Students in Broomall collect pajamas and books for children in need

BROOMALL, Pennsylvania (WPVI) -- Students from Loomis Elementary in Broomall, Delaware County have a big reason to celebrate.

Not only was Wednesday pajama day, they also kicked off the holiday season by giving back to the community.

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The school collected more than 1,600 new pairs of pajamas and hundreds of books for other children in need.

The pajamas decorated the auditorium during this morning's announcement.