• Article Photo. Artist Barb Cambell paints at Jessy's Gems.
    Artist Barb Cambell paints at Jessy's Gems.
  • Article Photo. Clingman Pharmacy's Christmas display.
    Clingman Pharmacy's Christmas display.
  • Article Photo. Von Ketelson sings on the 4th Street sidewalk.
    Von Ketelson sings on the 4th Street sidewalk.
  • Article Photo. Nature's Corner offers lighted holiday art.
    Nature's Corner offers lighted holiday art.
  • Article Photo. Holiday Open House: Will Hancocks plays a Christmas tune on a uke as he sing at LaGrange Pharmacy.
    Holiday Open House: Will Hancocks plays a Christmas tune on a uke as he sing at LaGrange Pharmacy.
  • Article Photo. Children view a window display at Nature's Corner.
    Children view a window display at Nature's Corner.
  • Article Photo. Aspen Auld speaks to Orion, her llama.
    Aspen Auld speaks to Orion, her llama.
  • Article Photo. Steve Auld and his llama gave rides to several people during the Vinton Holiday Open House.
    Steve Auld and his llama gave rides to several people during the Vinton Holiday Open House.
  • Article Photo. 'Santa Paws:' Children, pets posed with Santa at the Friends of the Shelter.
    'Santa Paws:' Children, pets posed with Santa at the Friends of the Shelter.

The annual Holiday Open House took place Sunday afternoon as many Vinton businesses welcomed the beginning of the Christmas shopping season by offering refreshments, entertainment and special discounts to customer.