Check out all the Christmas cheer in Cowichan

A delightful display of Christmas lights at 6795 Somenos Road glows in the darkness of a December night. (Lexi Bainas/Citizen)A delightful display of Christmas lights at 6795 Somenos Road glows in the darkness of a December night. (Lexi Bainas/Citizen)
A whole yard full of Christmas decorations at 6216 Somenos Rd. exuberantly celebrates the holiday season. (Lexi Bainas/Citizen)A whole yard full of Christmas decorations at 6216 Somenos Rd. exuberantly celebrates the holiday season. (Lexi Bainas/Citizen)
Check out all the Christmas cheer in Cowichan
Check out all the Christmas cheer in Cowichan
Check out all the Christmas cheer in Cowichan

Displays of bright lights and colourful figures abound in the Cowichan Valley this year.

We have also had several readers send in great Christmas-themed shots, and we’ve caught a few ourselves — enjoy!

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