Holly berries in Shockoe Bottom (photo by Julianne Tripp Hillian/Richmond Free Press)

Friendly parade-Aloria Scott-Roswell, 7, joins cheers from a group of children as vehicles pass during the FRIENDS Association for Children annual Holiday Vehicle Parade on Tuesday morning along St. John Street in Gilpin Court. (photo by Julianne Tripp Hillian/Richmond Free Press)

Holiday convoy delivers smiles in Gilpin Court-During the FRIENDS Association for Children’s annual holiday vehicle parade Tuesday morning along St. John Street in Gilpin Court, vehicles from Richmond Fire and Police, Richmond Ambulance and local car clubs circle neighborhoods in Gilpin Court and Church Hill, distributing stuffed animals and other gifts to children along the route. Precious, 9, greets Santa as he rides in the passenger seat. (photo by Julianne Tripp Hillian/Richmond Free Press)

Holiday convoy delivers smiles in Gilpin Court-During the FRIENDS Association for Children’s annual holiday vehicle parade Tuesday morning along St. John Street in Gilpin Court, vehicles from Richmond Fire and Police, Richmond Ambulance and local car clubs circle neighborhoods in Gilpin Court and Church Hill, distributing stuffed animals and other gifts to children along the route. Jayden Davis, 9, right, and Nazir Cooper, 6, left, high-five Grinch as he strolls by during the parade. (photo by Julianne Tripp Hillian/Richmond Free Press)

Holiday convoy delivers smiles in Gilpin Court-During the FRIENDS Association for Children’s annual holiday vehicle parade Tuesday morning along St. John Street in Gilpin Court, vehicles from Richmond Fire and Police, Richmond Ambulance and local car clubs circle neighborhoods in Gilpin Court and Church Hill, distributing stuffed animals and other gifts to children along the route. Richmond School Board member Cheryl Burke hands a stuffed reindeer to Sha’vez Pressley, 6, and other children along St. John Street in Gilpin Court. (photo by Julianne Tripp Hillian/Richmond Free Press)

Families meet Santa at American Civil War Museum-Families gathered at the American Civil War Museum on Saturday, Dec. 20, for a holiday celebration featuring a visit from Santa, arts and crafts for children, and a chance to take care of last-minute holiday requests. Ana Gomez, 5, asks Santa for a stuffed animal during his visit. (photo by Julianne Tripp Hillian/Richmond Free Press)

Families meet Santa at American Civil War Museum-Families gathered at the American Civil War Museum on Saturday, Dec. 20, for a holiday celebration featuring a visit from Santa, arts and crafts for children, and a chance to take care of last-minute holiday requests. The Klein family—Kristen and Nick, with Sally, 10 months, and Parker, 3—meets Santa at the American Civil War Museum on Saturday, Dec. 20. (photo by Julianne Tripp Hillian/Richmond Free Press)

Families meet Santa at American Civil War Museum-Families gathered at the American Civil War Museum on Saturday, Dec. 20, for a holiday celebration featuring a visit from Santa, arts and crafts for children, and a chance to take care of last-minute holiday requests. Behnaz Bashiri makes gold chestnut ornaments and other crafts with Nika, 4, and Micah, 7. (photo by Julianne Tripp Hillian/Richmond Free Press)

Carytown market blends local shopping with community support-Shoppers explored the Carytown Queer Cheer Holiday Market organized by TransJam on Sunday, Dec. 21. The event offered local gifts while supporting queer and trans community members in need. Attendees also contributed to the Big GAY Give, which funds microgrants for queer and trans individuals. TransJam hosts similar markets year-round, including its monthly Big Gay Market RVA, with the next flea market–style event scheduled for Jan. 11. Shoppers browse the market in Carytown. (photo by Julianne Tripp Hillian/Richmond Free Press)

Carytown market blends local shopping with community support-Shoppers explored the Carytown Queer Cheer Holiday Market organized by TransJam on Sunday, Dec. 21. The event offered local gifts while supporting queer and trans community members in need. Attendees also contributed to the Big GAY Give, which funds microgrants for queer and trans individuals. TransJam hosts similar markets year-round, including its monthly Big Gay Market RVA, with the next flea market–style event scheduled for Jan. 11. Jason Jase Dowdy and partner Ptero Berns greet shoppers and share holiday cheer. (photo by Julianne Tripp Hillian/Richmond Free Press)

Carytown market blends local shopping with community support-Shoppers explored the Carytown Queer Cheer Holiday Market organized by TransJam on Sunday, Dec. 21. The event offered local gifts while supporting queer and trans community members in need. Attendees also contributed to the Big GAY Give, which funds microgrants for queer and trans individuals. TransJam hosts similar markets year-round, including its monthly Big Gay Market RVA, with the next flea market–style event scheduled for Jan. 11. Llorel Eldridge, of L’Essentials, speaks with shoppers at the market. (photo by Julianne Tripp Hillian/Richmond Free Press)

Cityscape Slices of life and scenes in Richmond-Richmond’s holiday lights sparkle over the James River Saturday, Dec. 6. (photo by Julianne Tripp Hillian/Richmond Free Press)