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My name is Gary Zidek. Welcome to The Arts Section. Tune into the radio program every Sunday morning on WDCB 90.9 & 90.7 FM or listen to it online here. I'll be showcasing a variety of arts & entertainment stories.

Making Spirits Bright

Making Spirits Bright

WDCB’s Gary Zidek catches up with Light Up Your Holidays owner Kelly Fitzsimmons to talk about the origins of her holiday lighting business.

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It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. For Kelly Fitzsimmons, the founder and owner of Light Up Your Holidays, this is the busiest time of year. Her company has been decorating Chicago-area houses for the holidays for over 20 years. Fitzsimmons says this holiday season might be a little different, because the pandemic is still keeping some people at home and because of potential supply chain issues affecting what holiday decorations are available. Fitzsimmons she prepared ahead of time is ready to decorate lots of houses this season.

Light Up Your Holidays owner Kelly Fitzsimmons

A peek inside the Light Up Your Holidays warehouse in mid-October as the busy season gets underway.

A look at some of the Chicago-area houses decorated by Fitzsimmons.

You can find out more about Kelly Fitzsimmons’ Light Up Your Holidays by visiting lightupyourholidays.com

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