As the Chicago area saw colder weather and earlier sunsets, festive decor sprung up around Evanston. From storefront windows to public spaces, these seasonal touches have transformed the city into a wintry wonderland, complete with lights, tinsel, garlands and more.
Small Christmas trees and a miniature bench sit outside Central Street’s Celtic Knot Public House, one of many festive storefronts on the street. (Hannah Webster/The Daily Northwestern)Outside Colectivo Coffee, string lights and garlands add detail to the downtown Evanston coffee shop’s roof. (Hannah Webster/The Daily Northwestern)The city’s Independence Park is home to a festive tree topped with a red bow. ( Hannah Webster/The Daily Northwestern)A colorful Christmas tree and miniature houses fill a holiday window display at Hair by Fairuz on Sherman Avenue. (Hannah Webster/The Daily Northwestern)In The Main-Dempster Mile business district, stumble & relish displays a storefront filled with lights, tinsel and ornaments. (Hannah Webster/The Daily Northwestern)In downtown Evanston, Artem Pop Up Gallery displays lights in the shape of Christmas trees, bells and wrapped gifts. (Hannah Webster/The Daily Northwestern)As daylight saving time brought earlier sunsets, businesses across Evanston illuminated streets with string lights. (Hannah Webster/The Daily Northwestern)