Many families have different ways of celebrating christmas. While some decorate the inside of their homes or put their energy strictly towards shopping, many have different ways to express themselves during the holidays. However, some families’ favorite tradition is decorating their homes and yards with christmas lights! As well, some businesses, town centers, and organizations decorate trees and buildings as well! There are hundreds of decorated houses in Amherst and Mont Vernon that are outstanding, but here are the lights that I observed during my photoshoot: