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 whole yard full of Christmas decorations at 6216 Somenos Rd. exuberantly celebrates the holiday season. (Lexi Bainas/Citizen)

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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