“Sofia Celebrates Christmas” goes virtual this year

COVID-19 may not permit in-home visits this holiday season, but that hasn’t dampered the festive spirits of two Red Deer men who have once again opened their home, albeit virtually, to view their Christmas decorations.

“Sofia Celebrates Christmas” showcases 129 beautifully decorated trees for the community to enjoy.

Though in-person tours of the home on Comfort Close in Clearview Meadows are normally offered each year, this year Vince Jackman and Tom Kereluk have posted several videos of their Christmas trees on Facebook – adapting to current public health protocols.

“We knew it was the right thing to do but wanted to make sure that we were still able to offer a chance for people to view the trees,” they explain. “Before the shutdown, we had planned to have people make appointments and wear masks, and sanitize to come to the house,” the men noted. “And for our big party where we have over a hundred people attend for an evening of food, wine, and homemade cheese cakes, we were going to split the party over six weeks but cancelled those due to restrictions.”