The holidays are a special time of year that we all look forward to, and we know everyone could use a little extra cheer this year. While keeping safety at the forefront, we were so happy to see that our teams found ways to still make this month feel jolly and joyful!

It was great to see Merrill Gardens at West Covina (CA) and Merrill Gardens at Siena Hills (NV) go all out on their decorations. With team members and residents bringing their own flair, it's amazing to see how magical these lobbies and common areas look!

At Siena Hills, the residents created some of their own decorations and hangers to bring a personal touch!

At Merrill Gardens at Green Valley Ranch (NV) and Arbour Square (PA), residents put their creativity into constructing their very own gingerbread houses. We are truly blown away by how gorgeous these little homes look, and even more impressed that they made it to the end without being eaten!

Residents at Merrill Gardens at Rockridge (CA) got into the holiday spirit by creating personal-sized trees! Complete with ornaments, tinsel, ribbons, and the star on top, these trees would look adorable in anyone's home.

These residents at Merrill Gardens at Ballard (WA) might have created the most practical and cute gift we've ever seen. These little "hot chocolate reindeer" are adorable and also deliver the tastiest beverage of the season!

From the Merrill family to yours, we hope you have an incredible holiday and wish you the best for the New Year!