✨ Small-Town Lights & Lifelong Traditions | Community, Resilience & Holiday Joy | Highlight Reel

How do holiday lights become the heartbeat of a community? In this highlight from Roots & Branches of Lehi, we follow the touching story of a lifelong resident, Mike Willes, whose festive displays have turned simple traditions into cherished memories for an entire town.

From growing up in a Lehi with only a couple of stop signs to creating holiday decorations that draw crowds, spark proposals, and brighten school bus routes, this story captures the magic of shared celebration. Even while facing prostate cancer and multiple back surgeries, the narrator’s unwavering commitment to spreading holiday joy shows how small acts of creativity can bring a community together.

Whether recalling childhood Christmases, reflecting on the joy of seeing neighbors become friends, or sharing the meaning behind each holiday tradition, this conversation celebrates the connections that make Lehi feel like home.

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⏱ Key Moments in This Highlight Reel

• 00:00 – Small Town Beginnings

• 00:25 – A Passion for Holiday Displays

• 00:43 – Health Challenges & Adaptations

• 01:36 – Community Engagement & Joy

• 02:45 – Traditions & Marriage Proposals

• 03:28 – Reflections on Life & Community

• 04:13 – Final Thoughts on Connection

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👣 Related Topics: Lehi Holiday Traditions • Christmas Light Displays • Community Spirit • Small-Town Stories • Festive Events • Local History • Lehi Utah • Volunteer Creativity • Neighborhood Connections • Roots and Branches of Lehi Podcast • Community Resilience • Holiday Magic

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