Images by Charles Hix, Christmas Lights Return to Home pageReturn to "Holidays" page

Holidays represent childlike wonder and anticipation, the joy of discovery. Large Christmas light displays fascinate and draw views from far and wide. Families seek out the biggest show, the best neighborhood for viewing. Local news programs advise viewers of where the hot spots are. Cars snake around the honored twinkling lights, bestowing “Best of Show” to proud homeowners.