Posts with tag christmas lights

Painstaking Christmas light displays draw the affection and patronage of entire communities, delighting many a candy-cane-toting child while offering low-hanging fruit to parents on the hunt for "family Christmas outings." But as starry-eyed tots "ooh" and "ahh" at the intricate illuminations and adornments while... Continue Reading »

What were they thinking? That's what runs through the mind when confronted with over-the-top Christmas displays. You know, the houses so decked out in lights you wonder what their electric bills will be next month. Well, there's often a story behind some of those outrageous displays. So before you write off these gaudy... Continue Reading »

Christmas lights have long been a-blazin with Jesus Christ's birthday less than a week away. For some people, decorating their home consists of a strand or two of white lights, some garland, and a modest tree. Others go all Dyker Heights with elaborate winter wonderland accoutrement. We spoke to Jacqueline Whitmore, CSP an... Continue Reading »