Abominable Snowmen: War on Lawn decorations

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The discussion highlights the growing tension surrounding extravagant holiday displays, particularly inflatable decorations like Santa Claus figures. Residents in various cities, including Redding and Aurora, express frustration over issues such as noise, traffic, and energy waste associated with these displays. Some communities are pushing for regulations to limit excessive decorations and loud music after the holidays. A notable initiative is the website www.tackychristmasyards.com, where users can report and share images of yards deemed overly decorated, with categories for violations like excessive figures and fallen decorations. In contrast, some individuals appreciate the festive displays, sharing personal experiences of joy and community spirit derived from viewing elaborate holiday lights, emphasizing the positive emotional impact of these decorations.
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Over-the-Top Displays Inspire Loud Complaints, Even Rage; An Inflatable Santa Beheaded

Disgruntled neighbors complain of everything from traffic to wasted electricity. In places like Redding and Aurora, Ill., people called for the city to crack down on loud music or decorations that linger after holidays. Police in some areas of the country even report that the growing number of blow-up Santas adorning people's yards are targets for stabbing and other forms of violent deflation.

Ms. Shumar is airing her grievances online. This season, she launched a Web site called www.tackychristmasyards.com, where she challenges people to find and send pictures of yards with the most "violations." Her list of violation categories includes "more is not less" and "multiple Clauses" (competing Santa figures). Under the category "fallen figurines," she implores people to restore to standing position the figures that have tipped over. "No one wants to see Mary and Joseph laying down as if involved in a deadly drive-by shooting," she writes"

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB119810213850540481.html

I happen to enjoy all the lights and decorations.
 
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In Jersey Village near Houston, various blocks would decorate with a particular theme in addition to individual lights. Some blocks were quite dramatic. I visited a friend nearby, and we would drive over to see the displays.
 
I love holiday lights. Like tonight, I had a really stressful day at work, so on the way home I took a few side trips down highly decorated roads. I feel good again.
One of the cool things I saw was a snowman made up of hundreds of snowballs as a shell and they stuffed him full of lights! He must of been 12 feet tall!
 

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