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Two new decorations: Candles in the window:

Window wreath:

Finally, a protest I can get behind

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Delray Tree and Fire

Outside by the tree

inside the tree

by the tree entrance

An In-Depth Analysis of Bob Dylan's 2015 Christmas Lights

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I don't know about you, but I'll wait for the "annalysis." 

Helicopter Santa Swipes Snowman (Open Thread)

Helicopter Santa

Guest Post: "Floridians Beware: Why You Don't Put Christmas Lights On A Palm Tree‏"

"When you live in a tropical area, what’s wrong with having some good old fashioned Christmas spirit? A lot! That’s what! Especially when you decide to deck out the palm tree in your front yard. Do you really want to corrupt the whole neighborhood? Women fainting as the pass by the erupting phallic object, kids laughing and pointing, men feeling inadequate and ashamed. No one wants any of that… Be kind this holiday season and avoid lighting up your palm trees."

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"Family's Christmas Display Sets World Record"

"Even with help from their three children, volunteers and friends, it took weeks to install the lights, David Richards says."

"I started in October," he tells ITN, adding that he's taken only one weekend off since he began decorating.

Richards says it costs about $2,291 ($2,500 Australian) each month to power the display. A local renewable energy company is footing the bill.

Guinness World Records officials have certified the Richards' house for having the most lights on a residential property. But the couple say their real goal is to raise money for the charity SIDS and Kids ACT, which helped organize volunteers to install the decorations. The group works to reduce sudden and unexpected death in children.

"The charity is very close to our heart," David Richards tells The Canberra Times. "We lost a child, and SIDS looked after us many years ago."

The Richards' 2011 light show was also part of a charity drive, as they reportedly raised more than $70,000 in donations.

NPR Bill Chappell (video and pictures at the link)