In Creston, B.C., an anonymous initiative transformed unsightly tree stumps into festive decorations for the holiday season, with lights and Santa hats added by town staff. This creative response arose after a cold snap killed local trees, leading to complaints about the stumps left behind. Town communications lead Brandy Dyer noted the temporary cheer this brought to residents, emphasizing that the stumps are scheduled for removal in 2026. If stumps remain next year, Dyer suggested they might decorate them again, echoing the sentiment from A Charlie Brown Christmas about the true spirit of the season.
