I've noticed that this year there seems to be a shortage of lights in my neighborhood. Usually Fenway and I enjoy taking in the lights as we walk in the evenings, but this year it's been sad and dark. I wonder if Thanksgiving being so late has left people scrambling, or if there just isn't that much desire for it this year. It's odd to me to think that my neighborhood that goes whole hog for Halloween, doesn't do much for Christmas.
By contrast, the neighborhood where I teach is one of the most famous places in the city that people go to see the lights. Even the houses that aren't in the prime viewing areas are still bright and cheery with decorations and lights.
This video gives you a sense of the Dyker Heights lights.
Some of it is admittedly over the top. I read a report that some of these families spend as much as $20,000 on the light displays! As much as I enjoy Christmas lights, I can think of a lot better things to do with $20k though.
So what is decorating like where you live? Outdoor displays or does everyone just decorate within their homes?
Merry Christmas!
