CARY, N.C. — When you walk through downtown Cary in the winter months, you can truly feel the holiday spirit.

Every year, the town hosts Heart of the Holidays. It includes different events, such as letters to Santa, Santa's Workshop, and the Gifting Tree Project.

The Gifting Tree Project transforms South Academy Street into a dazzling Christmas tree display.

Local families, schools, and organizations decorate their trees in a competition to win a $500 donation to the nonprofit group of their choice.  

You'll see trees from realtors, hospitals, pet salons, and veterans groups.

You can vote on your favorite tree through December 19. The trees will stay up through the end of the year.