That House In Milford

2010

This year the lights will change slightly.  We will be increasing (of course) the number of lights in the display to 50,000.  More lights around the trees on the property as well as the fence being lit.  The colors of red and white alternating will remain on the roof although we will change the pattern for a more dramatic effect.  We have added an additional Gingerbread Man jumping on a trampoline, a donation box, more arches over the walkway and if I have the time a "Santa's Mailbox" where kids can mail letters to Santa!

We'll be starting in October putting the lights on the roof and work through November until the big day on November 26th, when we throw the switch.  Last year Santa was sick with a very bad cold and could not show up.  He has said that he will be here this year! 

2009

This year we are looking at close to 45,000 lights!  This will also be the first year that we will be using LED (Light Emitting Diode) lights.  These lights were graciously donated by the Connecticut Energy Efficiency Fund to promote the use of more energy efficient lighting.  When you see the display this year, the roof, gutters, siding and the three trees (25,000 LED lights) were made possible by the Connecticut Energy Efficiency Fund.  Thank you! 

Other changes to the display this year and probably for the next few years is that we are going with a candy cane/gingerbread theme.  I've spent quite a lot of time in the garage during the spring and summer months working on the display.  I hope you all enjoy it.

And last but certainly not least, we are continuing to raise money for the Connecticut Food Bank through our yearly Virtual Food Drive.  If you kind find it in your heart to give whatever you can, whether it be $5.00 or $500.00.  You may make a donation by going to the Virtual Food Drive on our website.  Any donation would be appreciated.  It's tax deductible and goes directly to the Connecticut Food Bank.  You'll be making a big difference in someone's life with even the smallest donation. 

Thank you.  Merry Christmas! 

Chris and Ann Donnells

2008 

Well, this year (2008) is going to be an awesome year!  This year we will have

approximately 40,000  lights on the house for our Christmas display.  We are

adding an additional two mega trees to the display and a handmade marquee style sign that spells out Keep Christ in Christmas.  Each tree will add 2,500 lights.  The sign uses 2,200 lights and is two feet tall and over 20 feet long.  It took quite a long time to build.  Last year we raised $2,500.07 for our charity, the Connecticut Food Bank, and hope to surpass that this year.  Also, this year I have released my first book entitled, Let There Be Lights!  A Beginner's Guide to Outdoor Christmas Decorating.  Pick up your copy today in the Web Store.

2007

In 2007, we broke the Griswold Barrier  

of 25,000 lights with 30,000 lights in our display! It was also the first year we used our Christmas display to benefit a local charity, the Connecticut Food Bank, raising $2,600!

2006

In 2006, we had 18,305 lights on the house, just shy of the 25,000 Griswold barrier. 

2005

In 2005, we had 10,000 lights.