Why we do it

Why we do it...

This idea started like some ideas; two guys standing around, watching a video of Christmas lights on the Internet (Carson Williams' display, in Mason Ohio).

The first guy (Pat) said to the second guy (me), "You have to see this!"

FYI - Pat and I worked together as electricians at Hayward Electric some years ago. I left Hayward Electric in 1996 to pursue a career in technology and start my own company.

So the second guy (me again) said to the first guy, "Awesome! ...some relays... a logic controller.... the music might be tricky.... but I could do that...".

The first guy said, "no way."

The second guy said, "We'll see. Sign me up for next year".

A month later, and I found myself in Target, Home Depot, and Lowes, buying every Christmas light I could find at the 'After Christmas' sales. I wasn't sure how I would do the light show, but I knew it would require lots of lights!

After some research, I ordered controllers and software from a company called "Light-O-Rama" and started programming.

Note: I no longer use the Light-O-Rama software. In 2015, with the introduction of ‘pixel’ technology to our show, I have switched to a program called “Xlights/Nutcracker”, which is AWESOME!

I created and ran the show the first year just to see if I could. Then something amazing happened...

People were stopping to see the lights, and started talking to each other; Dancing, laughing, smiling, and applauding.

It was amazing to see so much community spirit.

So we keep doing it. And it is our way of saying "We love you".

Michael & Christine