A group of Eaton Fire survivors are coming together to bring some holiday joy to their neighbors, some of whom lost their homes and irreplaceable decorations in January’s firestorm.

Survivor Ana Medina-Whirledge and her family lost their home in the Eaton Fire. She said she’s mourning the loss of the homes and decorations that played a part in her family’s holiday traditions, like going up the street to her husband’s childhood friend’s home to decorate their tree every year.

But instead of giving in to the dread, she and a small group started Ornaments for Altadena .

They’re accepting donations of holiday decorations — including ornaments, stars, menorahs and kinaras — that will be distributed to survivors at upcoming holiday markets.

“It’s a way of not just hiding all of that pain

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