Easter may be just around the corner, but some residents across Greater Victoria still appear to have their Christmas trees up, based on photos taken around the community.
They continue to brighten up dark mornings on rural roads or light up downtown apartments as dusk falls.
So what inspires residents to keep up their Christmas trees?
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