18 houses that Christmas harder than you

 By 
Max Knoblauch
 on 
18 houses that Christmas harder than you
Credit: stephweph84

The bright and pulsating LEDS, the raggedy old Santa and reindeer figurines, the astronomical electric bill -- it wouldn't be the holidays without a few houses in your neighborhood going hardcore with their light displays.

Typically a mix of tacky and alluring, these Clark Griswald-level displays of cheer really help to make the lack of sleep because of the lights shining through your windows worth it.

If you happen to be in a neighborhood without a light display hero, or if you just love checking out your competition, we've gathered some impressive showcases of yuletide electricity below.

The Grinch wouldn't survive in these towns.

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