Outdoor Holiday Lighting Is Still Brightening the Season

December 19, 2008
Since it is now dark when I drive home from work, the past few weeks I have had the pleasure of seeing the outdoor lights pop up on residences. I truly enjoy the brightness and the creativity that is expressed with these holiday decorations. Since the advent of the low voltage mini-lights, and the many yard decorations that can be purchased, some folks have created winter wonderlands in their yards.
Perhaps because of the economy, some cities seem to have given up on contests for the best lit properties, but fortunately, the residents are still putting up the lights and creating bright spots for all of us to enjoy.
One of the memories of my childhood was being driven around town by my dad and looking at all the holiday light displays in folk's yards. Then it was the large multi-colored lights that created such memories. Now we have the white lights and the roof line icicles that give the sparkle to the street scape.
Of course, for the lights of all lights, the Mission Inn in Riverside is awesome and we are blessed that the economy has not dampened this celebration.