Virginians leave up holiday decorations in honor of healthcare workers Christmas decorations and lights are lit up in a home's front yard. (Source: Photo Mike Mohundro, KFVS) By Hannah Eason | January 9, 2021 at 12:27 PM EST - Updated January 9 at 12:27 PM RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - If youâve seen holiday decorations in your neighborhood nearly two weeks after Christmas Day, youâre not alone. Virginians are keeping up their colorful light displays in honor of healthcare workers. Businesses, homeowners and communities are encouraged to keep their lights up until Jan. 31 as a way to say âthank you.â âWe know our healthcare workers are tired, but they continue to put others first and care for the sickest patients in our hospitals,â Gov. Ralph Northam said in a Thursday announcement. âIn this challenging year, these lights have become for many a sign of normalcy and hope.â