12/19/2025
A repost of our most asked questions from earlier this year.
We thought we’d answer some of the questions we get asked the most about our Christmas Light Show! 🎄✨
1️⃣ Why do we do this?
Honestly…why not? We love Christmas, and we love seeing people smile. If we can bring a little joy and holiday magic to everyone that stops by, then it’s 100% worth it.
2️⃣ How much does it cost / Can we donate?
We don’t accept money — no tips, no donations, nothing like that. We’ve talked about raising money for charities, but we don’t want to deal with anything involving money. However… if Grandma sends some homemade cookies when we’re out handing out candy canes — we definitely won’t turn those down 😄
3️⃣ How much is your electric bill?
Since switching to LED pixels, the power usage has stayed surprisingly low — only around $30 extra in December in previous years. We did add four big moving-head spotlights this year, so that number will go up a bit… but with 38 solar panels on the roof, we’ll let Mother Nature handle the bill!
4️⃣ Can you see your house from space?
If the house from Deck the Halls can, then sure — we’ll say yes 😆 In reality, probably not. But passwngers and pilots can spot us from the sky as they fly overhead.
5️⃣ How many lights do you have?
Just under 30,000, but in our world we count pixels. Each light has 3 pixels, and our video screen has 192,000 pixels, bringing the grand total to roughly 282,004 pixels — including the 4 “oddball” spotlights on the roof 😂
6️⃣ When do you start putting the lights up?
November 1st is when the outdoor setup begins — but this is really a year-round hobby. We’re always building new props, testing ideas, and learning through lots of trial and error. And yes… blasting Christmas music in July when it’s 95° outside feels a bit strange 😂
7️⃣ Can we see how it all works?
Absolutely! Send us a message and we’ll figure out a time. We’ll gladly show you the beautiful chaos behind the scenes. It’s definitely a creative mess back there 😄
8️⃣ Your neighbors must hate you, right?
Not at all! We are incredibly blessed with supportive neighbors who enjoy the show as much as we do. They put up with the lights, music, and extra traffic — we couldn’t do this without them!
9️⃣ Do you do this for a living?
Nope! By day, I help small businesses with IT support and my wife works in sales and marketing. The light show is just our crazy (but fun) holiday passion project.
🔟 This isn’t a question bit it’s a very important message:
If you’re coming to watch the show — please don’t stop on Upper Spencer Mountain Road, even for a moment. Pull up Redding Road to safely enjoy the lights. There are too many accidents from distracted drivers, and we want everyone to have a magical and safe visit! 🚗✨
From our family to yours — thank you to everyone who comes out each year to watch, and share the holiday spirit. You are the reason we do this. ❤️🎅
Enjoy the show, and Merry Christmas! 🎄✨
www.stanleychristmaslights.com is our show website where you can control the show from your phone.
