Kirsten Dome, a Lawrence County 4-H teen leader, unpacks boxes on Tuesday at the Chesapeake Community Center as part of Chesapeake Community Mission Outreach’s annual Christmas giveaway on Dec. 20 for those in need. (The Ironton Tribune | Heath Harrison)

Dannie Newman, right, of Chesapeake Community Mission Outreach, directs volunteers at the Chesapeake Community Center as part of the annual Christmas Giveaway for those in need on Dec. 20. (The Ironton Tribune | Heath Harrison)

Children perform as elves during rehearsals on Dec. 16 for the next day’s Yvonne DeKay School of Dance Christmas show at Ironton High School. (the Ironton Tribune | Heath Harrison)

The Grinch tried to steal Christmas at Burlington Elementary School on Dec. 19. (The Ironton Tribune | Heath Harrison)

Owen Raines, a first grader at South Point Elementary School, whispers what he wants for Christmas to Santa Claus, during a visit to the school on Dec. 15. (The Ironton Tribune | Heath Harrison)

Emily York, as the Dancing Teddy, performs during rehearsals on Dec. 16 for the next day’s Yvonne DeKay School of Dance Christmas show at Ironton High School. (The Ironton Tribune | Heath Harrison)

From left, Katie Musick, as Mrs. Claus, Londyn Haney, as the Clown Doll, and Morgan Travis, as Raggedy Ann (sans wig), perform during rehearsals on Dec. 16 for the next day’s Yvonne DeKay School of Dance Christmas show at Ironton High School. (The Ironton Tribune | Heath Harrison)

Dexter, a Burlington Elementary School student, excitedly tosses his new dinosaur that he received as part of the South Point Christmas Project party on Dec. 19. (The Ironton Tribune | Heath Harrison)

A first grade class at South Point Elementary School poses for a group shot with Santa Claus during his visit to the school on Dec. 15. (The Ironton Tribune | Heath Harrison)

The annual Wreaths Across America ceremony took place on Dec. 21 at Woodland Cemetery in Ironton. (The Ironton Tribune | Heath Harrison)