Although Rachel and I are both Jewish, we consider ourselves conniseurs of Christmas Lights. Every year, we drive around and critique the tastefulness (or lack of taste) of our neighbors in the surrounding towns. Sort of like the Fashion Police, but for Christmas Lights instead. Over the years, we’ve seen some pretty serious (and gawdy) displays in Northern NJ.
This year, I’m going to try something new — thru the rest of the holiday season, I’m going to show you the best (and worst) of the Christmas light displays in my area that I come across, and I’d like you to email me photos (to jperlowATgmailDOTcom) of the ones in your area that you find the most impressive, or even the most garish. If I like them (or are even severely appalled by them) I’ll feature them on the site. Here’s a few starters:
Fort Lee Hook and Ladder Company
Lighted tree, Palisades Ave, Englewood NJ
Private home, Palisades Ave, Englewood NJ
Private home, Knickerbocker Road, Englewood NJ
Private home, Englewood NJ
Private home, Tenafly NJ
Private home, Tenafly NJ
Off The Broiler 
http://www.forgotten-ny.com/bronxxmas/pelhamxmas.html
It gets bigger every year.
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My son every year does a spactacular light show of our home starts on Nov 30th runs through Jan 4th 2010 He is awesome in what he does. All lights go with the Christmas music and all programed we have always had so many people and stop for the show he puts on. We are located in Riverside, Calif. 92503 I mean everything is lit up. Its so beautiful and even has snow machines going. A must see !!!! Has also been on the news and christian radio stations. Thank You. Iam his mother. Chris is 18 and has been a lighting designer and programmer since he was very young. Thank You Linda Eguizabal
We just moved to Englewood and are wanting to take the kids on a ride around town to look at Light displays. I found your past article, and wondered if you have any more current recommendations. Thanks!
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