My mother-in-law used to put up thousands of lights at Christmas time and had figures on display including Santa on the roof, a nativity scene, carolers, and reindeer. She even made the news one year for one of the best light displays. Despite it being just a little bit tacky, it always brought big smiles as we turned the corner to her house and saw the lights and heard the music. We miss that now that she is gone.
In Arlington, we have lit up Rosslyn, lit up the Village in Shirlington and many residents are putting up their holiday displays. In my neighborhood, I always enjoy driving by the Capital Hospice on 16th Street to see the white lights on the trees, shrubs and gazebo. Around the corner on Abingdon Street (1610) is a private home with elaborate decorations.
Outside of Arlington but within a short drive, there are light displays at the National Zoo, the Mormon Temple, Bull Run and Watkins Park among others.
And Holly’s Tacky Christmas Lights website has a photographic tour of individual homes in Northern Virginia with light displays.
Where are your favorite light displays?
