According to the events that are listed on our website CJHK.ca this weekend is acting as an unofficial kickoff to Christmas.
I have been noticing this past week there are a lot of folks that already have their outdoor lights up and on. It seems a bit early, but I am certainly not complaining. It is nice to see some light shed on what can be a gloomy time of year with longer nights. My only disappointment is that I don’t have mine up yet and will likely be doing the decorating outside at -20 Celsius. Kind of a tradition, haha. If my fingers don’t go numb putting up lights outside, then it’s not Christmas.
I have learned a lot about outdoor illumination from the time I melted an extension cord with too many lights way back when. If you are just getting into outdoor illumination, experts have offered a few tips to get you started off on the right foot, taking safety in mind, haha.
13 Expert Christmas Light Tips for a Dazzling (and Safe) Display
When it comes to ideas of what to do, the options are endless. Wrapping trees with lights, icicle lights, bright coloured lights, there are so many ways to shed some light on the holiday season.
Sad to see that Bob’s Christmas Village in Dayspring won’t be happening this year. That guy knew how to light up the holidays! Take this tour from a few years back.
There are so many ideas online. Here are a few that might help if you are looking at options for illuminating this holiday season.
55 Best Outdoor Christmas Lights Ideas That Put the ‘Bright’ in ‘Merry and Bright’
Outdoor Christmas Decorating Ideas
Now for those of you hoping to get the trophy for the best display, the bar has just been risen.
If you are taking a drive to Halifax over the holidays, the judging results are in and the best decorated home is impressive.
Shawn Anderson in Fall River has a show with 18,000 Christmas lights synced with Christmas music. You just tune into 87.9FM outside his home and enjoy his amazing display. Take a look, WOW!