As the holidays grow nearer and the sky darkens earlier, colorful displays fill front yards and light up streets with hues of red, green, and blue. Whether it’s through lit roofs, lined walkways, festive blowups, or glowing plants, each house displays holiday cheer in its own way.
A recent study published in Psychology Today found that those who decorate their house’s exterior with holiday lights are generally perceived as more sociable compared to those who don’t decorate.
For some, decorating the outside of their home is an art form. The community we live in has plenty of meticulously placed blowups and lit reindeer. Some even have their light shows synchronized to music.
Others are motivated to light up their front yard because of a contest in their area. Many neighborhoods and greater communities run annual holiday contests to see who has the best decorations.
What many families find most important is how the tradition brings them together. From decking the entire yard out in lights to setting up a small display on a porch, decorating is an activity that involves the whole family to create something beautiful. The anticipation of seeing the final outcome is an unreplicable feeling each holiday season.
Danica G., a Skyline senior, said, “Me and my dad have a tradition where we decorate the outside of our house the weekend after Thanksgiving, with the goal of being the brightest house on the street!”
As we head into break, take some time to walk or drive around and admire the lights on display throughout Sammamish and surrounding areas. You never know what cool displays you might find.
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