The holidays shone bright this year, with many Chippewa Valley residents celebrating their love for the season even more than usual during an otherwise disappointing year. The Irvine Park Christmas Village in Chippewa Falls was a bright spot this holiday season, once again delivering a display of thousands of Christmas lights for residents to enjoy. And while the Bridge to Wonderland Parade in Chippewa Falls and Christmastime in the City in Eau Claire had to take the year off due to coronavirus concerns, the memories of past events continue to shine bright for Volume One readers. –Parker Reed