Nothing about 2020 has been typical, and so the holidays, the traditions, the time with family and friends has been anything but typical. However, in a year when folks needed it most, many neighbors, businesses and organizations came up with new ideas to still keep the holiday spirit alive in Greenwich. Enjoy this video of 12 bright holiday moments we enjoyed in town this year! Read the full article in the Greenwich Free Press with more detail for each story: bit.ly/2020-holiday-moments-INGreenwich
12 Bright Holiday Moments featured in the video, in no particular order:
1. Greenwich EMS (GEMS) Holiday Express visits
2. Let There Be Lights initiative + holiday drive-in movies (by the Greenwich Community Projects Fund)
3. Several projects by new Facebook Group, called Pay It Forward – Greenwich, CT
4. The annual Greenwich Holiday Stroll went virtual + reindeer came to Sam Bridge Nursery for the 12th Annual Greenwich Reindeer Festival
5. The IN Greenwich Elf + Mensch Adventures around town
6. Chris Jordan as Santa {read about the miracle he set in motion after a child’s holiday request}
7. Cos Cob Fire Police Patrol Operation Santa visits, including the Grinch
8. Acacia Lodge #85 Christmas Tree donations to Neighbor to Neighbor clients
9. Greenwich Police Deptartment’s Stuff-A-Cruiser Toy Drive {Freccia Brothers added to this effort}
10. Cadillac Santa
11. Holiday Lights Map + List by Darlene O’Connor Raiente’s daughter
12. Greenwich Chamber of Commerce Shop Local promotions + holiday decorations contest
