Hit by COVID-19 in December, West Peoria family celebrates Christmas in May
"We had to make sure to mow before we put out the lights," Tracy Carson said.
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"We had to make sure to mow before we put out the lights," Tracy Carson said.
And just like the Grinch version, this tale has a happy ending. Tracy Carson and Jason Breymeier lost a big chunk of Christmas 2020 to COVID-19. So, on Saturday, the couple invited over a houseful of kin and threw a belated celebration with all the trimmings, including a tree, presents, cookies, outdoor lights and at least one ugly yuletide sweater. "MERRY COVID CHRISTMAS!" screamed a banner stretched outside their house. Carson, 43, and Breymeier, 42, love to celebrate Christmas. But right before the holiday, the childless couple caught the virus, as did many of her relatives. On Christ...