Embracing Clark Griswold
Anything Christmas, and a lot of it
More is more.
About this category
Embracing Clark Griswold is for the go-big-or-go-home crowd. Every inch of roof, every bush and every tree lit up, with lights, figures and decorations filling the whole yard and enough bulbs to see from the next town over.
This one is about quantity and sheer fun, not perfection. Mix colors, mix styles and pile on the joy. Judges look for that jaw-dropping, how-did-they-do-all-that moment.
What judges look for
Maximum coverage
Lights on the roof, walls, windows, trees, bushes, fences and everything in between.
A packed yard
Figures, signs and decorations filling every corner.
Over-the-top fun
Humor, personality and a little bit of chaos are encouraged.
Wow from the street
A display that makes people stop the car.
Ideas to get you started
- Light every surface of the house, not just the roof
- Fill the yard with figures, signs and decorations
- Put Santa and his sleigh on the roof
- Mix every color you own
- Light the fence, mailbox and driveway too
- Add a funny sign or two
Ready to light it up?
Entries close December 9 at 5:00 pm. Not sure which category fits? Let the judges decide.