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  • Jesse Tellez
  • Dec 24, 2021
  • Dec 24, 2021 Updated Dec 29, 2021
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Nearly 54,000 Christmas lights adorn the home of Steve and Donna McKinnis on Tucson's far east side near East Old Spanish Trail and South Houghton Road.

The yard display is open to the public at 11505 E. Calle Javelina nightly from 5:20 to 11 until New Year's Day. Video by Jesse Tellez/Arizona Daily Star.

Jesse Tellez

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For Star subscribers: You can find vintage toys by the thousands at Those Wonderful Toys on North Oracle Road in Tucson. 

A Tucson-area man's heartwarming experience as a Salvation Army bell ringer

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This Tucson-area man gave two hours of his time as a Salvation Army Bell Ringer and walked away with heart-warming holiday memories. 

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