Friday, December 24, 2010
More than 100,000 lights make up a spectacular Christmas lights show in the Willowood neighborhood
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- Saliqa Khan
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Friday, December 24, 2010
That's a lot of lights -- more than 100,000 lights make up a spectacular Christmas lights show in Levittown's Willowood section. Neil DiSpirito lives at 1 White Spruce Lane and has been welcoming spectators to his home for 18 Christmas seasons. The house stays lit up from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. for roughly 30 days this season, but on Christmas Eve DiSpirito said the lights stay on through the night. This year's presentation opened up on Dec. 4, but work putting up all those Christmas lights and decorations began well before that on Oct. 1. DiSpirito said he is not one to take credit for all the work. He has dozens of volunteers who come and help out every year, working various shifts. DiSpirito said he even took off work the month of November …
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Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Levittown is certainly in the holiday spirit!
Levittown is certainly in the holiday spirit! Nothing says Santa's in town like reindeer on the lawns of homes in the area. Apple Tree, Cobalt Ridge, Forsythia Gate, Holly Hill, Rose Gate, Willow Wood and other neighborhoods showed off their holiday pride. From snowmen in a winter wonderland, dalmations around a Christmas tree to Santa on a sled -- many of them -- it's hard to miss the spirit of Christmas while driving through these neighborhoods.
Monday, December 13, 2010
Holiday Fixtures May Become Hazardous If Not Properly Maintained
The holiday season is a time to gather in tradition and bring loved ones close. To keep that tradition going, it's also important to remember some safety tips too. According to the U.S. Fire Administration, more than 400 people are killed and more than 1,650 people are injured in fires that occur during the holiday season. Damages from those fires caused more than $990 million in damage. But officials said there are simple life-saving tips people can take to make sure they have a safe and happy holiday. Preventing Christmas tree fires is one way to help keep holidays safe. Follow these U.S. Fire Administration tips: Holiday lights are another potential hazard if not properly maintained. Holiday decorations, though lovely, also need …
Saliqa Khan
6:40 pm on Saturday, December 25, 2010
I can only imagine. Thanks for sharing your feelings Colleen! more ›