Sparking Christmas Joy: Resident starts communal tree decorating tradition along bypass

St. Jacob, Illinois native Melissa “Missy” Keeney finds Christmas has always been a special occasion. “I’m one of four children (and) my parents had Santa Claus come to the house every year,” Keeney, 52, said.

“We also owned a business and my dad would put (out) a huge spread for all of his clients, and customers, workers, everybody — that was always big..