In contrast to the East End’s legendary Christmas Tree Lane, Sun staff stumbled upon a house on San Jose Avenue that has a distinctly understated holiday tree (top). We’re unsure if this is a work in progress, but no visible progress was taking place at the time of the photo.

In 2014, Kathleen Suryan and many longtime friends had a goal to brighten the faces of the Alameda Meals on Wheels (AMOW) recipients.

Once again a one-block stretch of Thompson Avenue has magically transformed into the mythical “Christmas Tree Lane” through the end of the season. Local homeowners go all-out with elaborate holiday decorations that are not to be missed.

Known as Thompson Avenue for most of the year, just one particular street in Alameda undergoes a transformation into an expression of holiday joy.

Well ladies and gentlemen, we’ve almost made it. Perhaps the worst year in anyone’s memory is heading for the history books just as fast as it can. With the arrival of 2021 we can look forward to reversing the damage 2020 did to our nation’s health and economy.

Alameda photographer Maurice Ramirez captured the line of cars approaching Alameda Food Bank station at Alameda Point on its last day open before Christmas. The need this holiday season is beyond what anyone could have expected.

Carolers of all ages joined in the fun as the West Alameda Business Association hosted Santa on Webster last Friday. Here, the festive bunch performs outside Cafe Jolie where Santa was holding court.