The Rising Cost of Professional Holiday Decor Services in the US

Some Americans go to extreme lengths and spend thousands of dollars on holiday decorations, creating over-the-top displays that attract hordes of visitors. Examples include Mike Bagwell in Missouri, who has spent $130,000 on his multi-yard light display, and Melissa Bessler in Illinois, whose family spends about $1,500 each year to decorate their house with handmade figurines and vintage decorations. John Maynard in Tennessee takes a measured approach, spending about $10,000 over 25 years on lights and figurines. Dominic Kowalczyk in Illinois has invested approximately $200,000 in his display, which features 300,000 lights and 400 holiday figurines. Finally, the Garabedian family in New York has created an extravagant display with well-dressed mannequins, with the house valued at $4 million in 1993.