The last several weeks have been great for viewing light displays around town. Even though the snow is quickly melting, it is evident that the holiday spirit is in full swing. Holiday movies are just beginning to air nonstop on television and even though we have all watched Christmas Vacation or Christmas Story a hundred times over the years, they are still entertaining to watch, especially when you can relate. Clark Griswold and my father must be related, since he decides each year to decorate the area around our house with hundreds if not thousands of white stringed lights. The first sign he is ready for the holiday season is when he plays Christmas music before Thanksgiving. By the time the family is eating leftovers, he’s untangling boxes of lights out in the yard, while listening to more Christmas music. The best part is sitting inside the warm house watching him try and reach the tops of the trees in the dark. My dad is not anywhere close to the Griswold’s in the amount of lights he displays and by the actual holiday roles around he can’t stand listening to another version of “All I want for Christmas.” Since our new neighbors moved his holiday stamina might change. For the last several years he had no competition as the Light King on our street, but now the house to right has more lights. KPBX is also getting in the holiday spirit by playing a mix of cheerful Hanukah, Christmas, and other holiday songs and specials. Verne even decorated the studio with lights. If you have any of your own holiday stories feel free to leave a comment.
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