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ICYMI: 5NEWS coverage of the 2020 holiday season in NWA and River Valley

Links to local holiday stories and video clips from 5NEWS are listed here and will be updated throughout the season.

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SPRINGDALE, Arkansas — It's the most wonderful time of the year and the busiest too.

5NEWS articles and video clips covering the 2020 holiday season in NWA and the River Valley are posted here and will be updated throughout the season.

To catch up on local holiday stories, click on the links below.

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WATCH:

Salvation Army struggles with Red Kettle donations this year

Local astronomer weighs in on Christmas Star

Colder temperatures for Christmas

Watch: Walmart lights up Fayetteville sky with Holiday Drone Light Show

Customer leaves $600 tip for employees at Jose's in Tontitown

5Features: Christmas Honors

Arkansas families going virtual for holiday celebrations

Laura Simon wins 5NEWS Ugly Christmas Sweater Contest

Salvation Army of Fort Smith distributes Angel Tree gifts

Tis' the season for hassle-free returns: Walmart announces new returns program

Holiday shipping delays in Arkansas caused by COVID-19 and winter storm

5NEWS' Top YouTube Videos of 2020

The Supply Side: Walmart using ‘pop-up’ option to meet online holiday demand

5NEWS Ugly Christmas Sweater Contest

Tyler's reveal: 5NEWS Ugly Christmas Sweater Contest

Laura's reveal: 5NEWS Ugly Christmas Sweater Contest

Ruben's reveal: 5NEWS Ugly Christmas Sweater Contest

Customer leaves $600 tip for employees at Jose's in Tontitown

Reverse holiday parade today in Prairie Grove

Pandemic-safe holiday activities

Salvation Army Angel Tree program in need of more donations

"Shop With a Cop" looked a little different in Rogers this year

3rd grader collects over 100 blankets to give to the homeless in Fort Smith

Arkansas girl collects over 1000 presents for kids spending Christmas in the hospital

Fayetteville Police Department teams up for bike giveaway

Christmas Honors Tribute at Chaffee Crossing begins

The Lights of the Ozarks in Fayetteville nominated in USA Today 10Best list

Adventure Arkansas: Lights on the Bentonville Square

Veterans shop free of charge at the annual Christmas Store event

Downtown Bentonville Square lights up for the holidays

What Black Friday looks like during a pandemic

Local families spend Thanksgiving on the Christmas tree farm

First Baptist Church in Rogers serves nearly 2400 Thanksgiving meals through contactless delivery

Bentonville Salvation Army serves Thanksgiving meals

City of Van Buren continues Hodo Christmas lights tradition with two displays at parks

Razorbacks hosting a drive-thru food drive on Tuesday

Creekmore Park Holiday Lights Switched On for 2020 Season

No Holiday Express Train at Creekmore Park this year due to COVID

Alternative plans made for 2020 Christmas Honors in Fort Smith

Lights of the Ozarks Parade Canceled in Fayetteville, Virtual Lighting Ceremony to Take Place

Angel Tree program makes adjustments

Christmas honors canceled

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Salvation Army Red Kettle donations down in NWA & River Valley

Arkansas families going virtual for holiday celebrations

Tis' the season for hassle-free returns: Walmart announces new returns program

Local astronomer weighs in on Christmas Star

5NEWS' Top YouTube Videos of 2020

Watch: Walmart lights up Fayetteville sky with Holiday Drone Light Show

6th-grade boy raises over $2k making Barling Shop With a Cop possible

$600 tip at Northwest Arkansas restaurant proves giving spirit is alive and well in 2020

Northwest Arkansas mayors and city leaders to ring bells for Salvation Army

Holidaze in Fayetteville temporarily closes due to COVID-19

Holiday shipping delays in Arkansas caused by COVID-19 and winter storm

Sheep Dog Impact Assistance awarded CARES Act grant to support veterans during pandemic

Experience Fayetteville to host ‘Pop-Up Lounge’ Dec. 17-18 off Dickson Street

100 Johnson County kids receive gifts through Shop with a Cop event

Habitat for Humanity Gift Wrap Center opens in Fort Smith

Salvation Army of Fort Smith distributes Angel Tree gifts

Local Toys for Tots in need of donations this holiday season

Reverse Holiday Parade held in Prairie Grove

Complete "Christmas Pic Passport" in Downtown Rogers to win a super cute beanie hat

Main Street Paris hosting Free Horse and Buggy Rides on Dec. 12 and 19

Salvation Army Angel Tree program missing angels

Fayetteville Police and Pedal It Forward give away 100 bicycles to local kids

Arkansas girl collects over 1000 gifts for kids spending Christmas at children's hospital in Springdale

First Baptist Church Van Buren hosts "Christmas Village" in December

Walk, ride or skate: Christmas in Cline begins Dec. 18 in Clarksville

3rd grader collects over 100 blankets to give out to the homeless in Fort Smith

Holiday Market at NWA Mall kickstart

North Forest Snow Globe Experience now available at Crystal Bridges

Central United Methodist Church holds Live Nativity tonight on Dickson St.

Santa Claus plans dramatic landing in Fayetteville; 'Santa Drop' is free for all and includes photo-ops

Adventure Arkansas: Lights on the Bentonville Square

Pea Ridge Christmas tree farm to close after Dec. 6 due to unprecedented numbers of sales

Prairie Grove Shop With a Cop Dec. 5 auction to offer signed Coach Pittman footballs, guns, smokers and more

VOTE: The Lights of the Ozarks in Fayetteville nominated in USA Today 10Best list

Stewart Family Christmas Light Display in Fayetteville reopens for 2020 holiday season

Santa Claus is coming to EVERY street in town: Barling Fire Dept. to escort Santa in fire truck as he passes out goody bags

First-ever Citywide Holiday House Decorating Contest

Veterans shop free of charge at the annual Christmas Store event

Goats to 'jingle all the way' as they lead hikers at goats + wine event

Walmart announces 2020 Cyber Monday deals

Porch pirates: Police share tips to sink their ship

Arkansas family prays for a Thanksgiving miracle after being hit hard by COVID-19

City of Van Buren continues Hodo Christmas lights tradition with two displays at parks

Razorbacks hosting drive-thru food drive on Tuesday

Arkansans prefer white gravy as favorite Thanksgiving side dish, data finds

Salvation Army of NWA to host Thanksgiving meals in Fayetteville and Bentonville

Arkansas nursing homes cannot allow visitors for Thanksgiving due to COVID-19 cases

Walmart to bring Christmas cheer to Northwest Arkansas with Holiday Drone Light Show

Caught on camera: Fort Smith police seek identity of porch pirate who stole Christmas

Fort Smith Christmas Honors announces alternative plans due to COVID-19

Western Arkansas Ballet in Fort Smith to host 35th annual production of "The Nutcracker"

Creekmore Park Holiday Lights Switched On for 2020 Season

Tis’ the season to go virtual: Sam’s Club offers live North Pole experience with diverse group of Santas

Fayetteville Salvation Army volunteers prepare for Thanksgiving

Arkansas River Holiday Market happening this weekend in Fort Smith

Salvation Army Angel Trees up and ready for NWA and River Valley support

Christmas 2020 festivities, parades, Santa stops, kids' events and more

2020 Christmas shopping in NWA and River Valley

NWA, River Valley 2020 holiday season charities, volunteer opportunities and fundraisers

Arkansans decorating early for Christmas to bring joy during a stressful year

Christmas-themed family photo sessions happening in NWA and River Valley

NWA Holiday Market set to begin Nov. 13 at Northwest Arkansas Convention Center

Walmart teams up with Salvation Army of NWA to help 'rescue Christmas'

Rodeo of the Ozarks to hold annual Christmas Parade Nov. 28

WATCH: 3rd grader collects over 100 blankets to give to the homeless

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