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During Christmas night in Sacramento's Fab 40s neighborhood, mysterious temporary 'right turn only' signs were installed at key intersections to manage holiday traffic, leading to less congestion compared to previous years, though their origin remains unclear.
The Horn family in Ashburn won $50,000 for their elaborate Christmas light display, which features nearly 100,000 lights synchronized to music and includes family-recorded songs, making it the best in the U.S. according to ABC's 'Great Christmas Light Fight'.
Aerial photographer Jason Hawkes captured stunning images of London's festive Christmas light displays from above, showcasing landmarks like Waterloo, the London Eye, and Hyde Park Winter Wonderland from a helicopter view.
The Horn family from Ashburn, Virginia, won $50,000 on ABC's 'Great Christmas Light Fight' for their elaborate Christmas light display, which features nearly 100,000 lights synchronized to music and includes family-recorded songs, making it the best in the United States.
Snowy is a free Mac app that adds Christmas lights, snow effects, and a festive Aqua-inspired wallpaper to your Mac, with customizable settings for snow intensity, light patterns, and colors, enhancing holiday cheer.
A contractor in Wellesley, Massachusetts, was nearly electrocuted while hanging Christmas lights on a tree when a pole he was using came into contact with a primary electrical line. The man fell unconscious and stopped breathing, prompting emergency responders to perform CPR and use a defibrillator to revive him. He was transported to a hospital for further treatment. The incident is under investigation by local authorities and OSHA.
NASA has released a stunning composite image resembling a snow globe or twinkling Christmas lights, featuring the billion-star-containing UGC 8091 dwarf galaxy located in the Virgo constellation, 7 million light-years away. The image was created using data captured by the Hubble Space Telescope's cameras between 2006 and 2021, showcasing interstellar hydrogen molecules as red patches and older stars as sparkles. The background also reveals distant galaxies. This festive image follows other Christmas-themed space images, including the Christmas Tree Galaxy Cluster and the supernova remnant Cassiopeia A.
The 6ABC helicopter crew, consisting of pilot Monroe Smith and photographer Christopher Dougherty, tragically died in a crash while returning from filming Christmas lights near the Jersey Shore. The accident occurred in a heavily wooded area of a New Jersey state forest, and investigations are underway to determine the cause of the crash.
More families are opting to hire Christmas light installation services this holiday season as they seek to enhance their festive decorations and create a joyful atmosphere.
A family from Deptford, New Jersey, won ABC's "The Great Christmas Light Fight" with their elaborate holiday display inspired by 1980s video games and the Eagles. However, instead of recreating the display at their home this year, they moved it to a pop-up location in Washington Township called "Glow! The Light Show" and "Dazzling District Christmas Village." The drive-thru light show requires reservations, and tickets can be purchased for about $40. The family used their prize money to help launch the new location. Unfortunately, the display was temporarily closed due to vandalism, but it has since reopened.
An Illinois family has gone all out for the holiday season by decorating their home with a "Merry Swiftmas"-themed Christmas light display, paying tribute to pop superstar Taylor Swift. The display features Swift's photos, albums, friendship bracelet lights, and even a Travis Kelce cutout. Inspired by Swift's "Eras Tour" movie, the Scott family's festive decorations have attracted visitors from near and far, spreading holiday cheer until January.
A family from Deptford, New Jersey, won ABC's "The Great Christmas Light Fight" with their holiday display inspired by 1980s video games. The prize includes $50,000 in prize money, which they plan to use to fund a new pop-up light show called "Glow! The Light Show." The drive-through light experience features synchronized lights and an event area called the "Dazzling District Christmas Village." The pop-up event runs through January 7th and includes attractions such as a ferris wheel, food trucks, vendors, and music.
A family in Union Vale, New York, holds the Guinness World Record for the most lights on a residential property, attracting around 60,000 visitors each year. While some neighbors embrace the festive display, others complain about the heavy traffic and potential safety hazards. The homeowners, Timothy and Grace Gay, argue that the lights bring joy to the community and have raised over $656,000 for various charities since 2011. Despite the controversy, the Gays continue to spread holiday cheer, but plan to turn off the lights once they reach $1 million in donations.
Americans are using more energy than ever on their holiday light displays, with some neighborhoods leaving no patch of turf unilluminated. To save on electricity costs, experts recommend switching to energy-efficient LED bulbs, which use at least 75% less energy and last up to 25 times longer than traditional incandescent lights. Other tips include using solar-powered lights, putting lights on timers, reconsidering inflatable decorations, being mindful of phantom power, and turning off lights when leaving town. Additionally, taking down lights promptly after the holiday season is advised.
Kim Kardashian wows fans on social media with her extravagant Christmas light display at her home, featuring trees filled with tens of thousands of lights lining her driveway and leading up to the security gate. This comes after her elaborate Halloween decorations at her $60 million home. Despite her busy schedule, Kim manages to create a stunning holiday setup.