Making spirits bright: Pictures of holiday happenings, homes

•Photographer Mark Williams Jr. recently photographed holiday scenes in front of the Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino as well as “Candy Cane Story Lane at Prospect Park,” both in Niagara Falls.

Seneca Gaming Corp. lit its tree in a little different fashion this year, due to the coronavirus pandemic. Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino conducted a virtual holiday tree lighting event, wherein a small group of Seneca Nation and SGC officials shared a holiday message. The event was livestreamed for those at home and broadcast live inside the property for guests to enjoy. The virtual event replaced the annual in-person tree lighting ceremony, which traditionally features musical numbers and an appearance from Santa Claus.

“Candy Cane Story Lane at Prospect Park” is a collaboration between Niagara University’s Levesque Institute for Civic Engagement, New York State Parks, the Health Foundation of Western and Central New York, and CCNY Inc. Children and their families can take a self-guided stroll to read Gregg and Evan Spiridellis’ charming story “Are You Grumpy Santa?” through Dec. 31.

Photos by Mark Williams Jr.

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•Kevin and Dawn Cobello of K&D Action Photo and Aerial Imaging went out and took pictures of some of Lewiston’s most festive holiday homes and streets, including:

Ransomville Road

Hillside Drive

Benjamin Drive, Niagara Falls

Meadow and Orchard Road, Lewiston

Lockport Road, Sanborn

New Road, Ransomville

92nd Street, Niagara Falls

95th Street, Niagara Falls

Fourth Street, Lewiston