Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostMembers of the congregation light candles during the Christmas candlelight service at Mile Hi Church on Dec. 20, 2017 in Lakewood. The church has several traditional candlelight services leading up to Christmas day with the last one on Christmas eve. The church holds upwards of 1,400 people and the candlelight service is quite spectacular.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostChildren with the candlelight choir sing during Christmas candlelight service at Mile Hi Church on Dec. 20, 2017 in Lakewood. The church has several traditional candlelight services leading up to Christmas day with the last one on Christmas eve. The church holds upwards of 1,400 people and the candlelight service is quite spectacular.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostHelen Zhu and her boyfriend Oliver Ramsay, right, snuggle as they watch an interactive light display that moves to the beat of music and people's voices that is one of displays at the Denver Botanic Gardens annual Blossoms of Light event on Dec. 19, 2017 in Denver. The annual holiday lights extravaganza transforms the garden's York Street location into a twinkling winter wonderland.The event runs through Jan. 1, 2018
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostA crescent moon rises amidst the light displays at the Denver Botanic Gardens annual Blossoms of Light event on Dec. 19, 2017 in Denver. The annual holiday lights extravaganza transforms the garden's York Street location into a twinkling winter wonderland.The event runs through Jan. 1, 2018
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostYoung 5 month old Luebke sleeps while his parents watch the interactive light display that moves to the beat of music and people's voices that is one of displays at the Denver Botanic Gardens annual Blossoms of Light event on Dec. 19, 2017 in Denver. The annual holiday lights extravaganza transforms the garden's York Street location into a twinkling winter wonderland.The event runs through Jan. 1, 2018
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostA man walks past a small beautifully decorated Christmas tree that lights up a doorway in front of the VFW Post 5231 along West Grand Ave on Dec. 12, 2017 in Mancos.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostAidan Haley, 4, holds up a Merry Christmas sign as he gets his picture taken before visiting with Santa Claus at Flatiron Crossing Mall on Dec. 19, 2017 in Broomfield.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostIsabella Miramontes, 3, of Thornton, sits Santa's lap as she thinks about what she wants for Christmas at Flatiron Crossing Mall on Dec. 19, 2017 in Broomfield.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostLevi McNitt, 2, holds a NICE sign up while he gets his picture taken before visiting with Santa Claus at Flatiron Crossing Mall on Dec. 19, 2017 in Broomfield.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostThe sunsets amidst the light displays at the Denver Botanic Gardens annual Blossoms of Light event on Dec. 19, 2017 in Denver. The annual holiday lights extravaganza transforms the garden's York Street location into a twinkling winter wonderland.The event runs through Jan. 1, 2018
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostPeople walk through light displays at the Denver Botanic Gardens annual Blossoms of Light event on Dec. 19, 2017 in Denver. The annual holiday lights extravaganza transforms the garden's York Street location into a twinkling winter wonderland.The event runs through Jan. 1, 2018
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostA young boy shops for ornaments at St. Nicks Christmas and Collectibles store on Dec. 20, 2017 in Littleton. The store bills themselves as the west's largest Christmas store in Colorado. It was established in 1976 . The store has 22 rooms that have over 90 themed trees and room after room of thousands of ornaments from around the world.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostVienna McSorley, 5, finds the perfect ballerina Christmas ornament with the help of her dad Ryan, left, at St. Nicks Christmas and Collectibles store on Dec. 20, 2017 in Littleton. The store bills themselves as the west's largest Christmas store in Colorado. It was established in 1976 . The store has 22 rooms that have over 90 themed trees and room after room of thousands of ornaments from around the world.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostDucks swim in the reflection of a Christmas tree lighting up Colorado Christian University pond on Dec. 20, 2017 in Lakewood.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostChildren with the candlelight choir sing during Christmas candlelight service at Mile Hi Church on Dec. 20, 2017 in Lakewood. The church has several traditional candlelight services leading up to Christmas day with the last one on Christmas eve. The church holds upwards of 1,400 people and the candlelight service is quite spectacular.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostCharles Holt sings during Christmas candlelight service at Mile Hi Church on Dec. 20, 2017 in Lakewood. The church has several traditional candlelight services leading up to Christmas day with the last one on Christmas eve. The church holds upwards of 1,400 people and the candlelight service is quite spectacular.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostChildren with the candlelight choir sing during Christmas candlelight service at Mile Hi Church on Dec. 20, 2017 in Lakewood. The church has several traditional candlelight services leading up to Christmas day with the last one on Christmas eve. The church holds upwards of 1,400 people and the candlelight service is quite spectacular.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostKatie Weaver and her son Mason, 6, join other members of the congregation hold candles and sing during the Christmas candlelight service at Mile Hi Church on Dec. 20, 2017 in Lakewood. The church has several traditional candlelight services leading up to Christmas day with the last one on Christmas eve. The church holds upwards of 1,400 people and the candlelight service is quite spectacular.
DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 22: Mr. and Mrs. Claus peek into an isolette holding preemie baby Kayden Reid Odey in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children December 22, 2017. Toby's Shower for Babies arranged for Mr. and Mrs. Claus to visit with babies and provided a photographer to capture images of the babies with their families that will be spending Christmas at the hospital. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostLaura Von Bergman works at Unique Christmas Ornaments at the Denver Christkindl Market, on the 16th Street Mall,on Dec. 18, 2017 in Denver.
John Leyba, The Denver PostLandan Ellerbee 7 yrears-old gets a high five from Santa Claus during the Denver Broncos holiday party for 150 kids from all 15 branches of Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver on on Dec. 18, 2017 at the UCHealth Training Center. Broncos players, cheerleaders and Miles the Mascot were in attendance Santa Claus. In addition, Broncos employees and members of the Broncos WomenÕs Organization will help run the various holiday stations.
Kathryn Scott, The Denver PostFirstbank hosts a Gingerbread House Party at Sweet Cooie's to benefit Habitat for Humanity on Dec. 16, 2017 in Denver. Chelsea Monahan, right, and daughter Liesl, 7, gather with other families to decorate the small cookie houses and enjoy free ice cream, hot cocoa, and holiday music.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostPsy Lawford, 10, rides his bike past a lone beautifully decoarted Christmas tree that lights up a doorway in front of the VFW Post 5231 along West Grand Ave on Dec. 12, 2017 in Mancos.
Daniel Brenner, Special to the Denver PostDenver Post CEO and Publisher Mac Tully pours champagne to start the Cascade down a 6,000 glass pyramid Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017 at the Brown Palace Hotel and Spa. This year marks the 125th Anniversary and benefits the Denver PostÕs Season to Share. Master swordsmen used Napoleonic sabers to sever the bottlenecks.
Daniel Brenner, Special to the Denver PostDana Suziedelis, from left, and Mia Bulifa look around before the Champagne Cascade Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017 at the Brown Palace Hotel and Spa. This year marks the 125th Anniversary and benefits the Denver PostÕs Season to Share. Master swordsmen used Napoleonic sabers to sever the bottlenecks.
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Members of the congregation light candles during the Christmas candlelight service at Mile Hi Church on Dec. 20, 2017 in Lakewood. The church has several traditional candlelight services leading up to Christmas day with the last one on Christmas eve. The church holds upwards of 1,400 people and the candlelight service is quite spectacular.
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Candlelight services, children choirs, Denver Botanic Gardens’ annual Blossoms of Light, visiting with Santa Claus, and other Holiday events from around Colorado, 2017.
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