-It’s TIME to get festive-
Holiday Home Decorating Contest 2025!
Channel your inner Clark Griswold, your best Buddy the Elf, or maybe your mischievous Kevin McCallister—because it’s time to deck those halls, light up the block, and make your home shine brighter than Rudolph’s nose!
If your house is lighted, inflated, tinseled, jingled, frosty, merry, or bright—We want to see it! Whether your inspiration is The Polar Express, The Nightmare Before Christmas, or A Christmas Story (just don’t shoot your eye out), all celebrations of the season are encouraged. Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Winter Solstice, or simply a love of twinkle lights—everyone’s invited to join in the cheer.
On December 18th, 2025, our Van of Elves will cruise through St. Albans in search of the most dazzling displays of holiday spirit. Prizes will go to the homes that truly sleigh our elf judges!
Categories to Consider
Clark Griswold – OVER-THE-TOP LIGHTS that can be seen from spaceClassic Holiday – Timeless charm with nostalgic magicSpirited Neighborhood – Team up with your neighbors for a Whoville-level spectacleLight It Up – Clean, cohesive, and brilliantly brightRockin’ Around – Music, motion, and high-tech holiday funOther Than – Celebrations beyond Christmas—show us your unique holiday shine!Elves Especially Love Seeing…
The Grinch (bonus points if his heart grows three sizes)
Santa and his reindeer crew
Gingerbread creations
Nutcrackers standing guard
Adorable animals in festive flair
Fellow elves (of course!)
Your favorite holiday movie moments come to life
So grab your lights, cue up the Home Alone soundtrack, and make this a season that’s truly magical, memorable, and movie-worthy!
Don't be a Cotten Headed Ninny Muggins! Get out there and DECORATE this holiday season!
Contest is for homes in St. Albans City and Town. For judging purposes, registered homes must be within 5 miles of Hard'ack Recreation Area.