New York Family Sets Record for Most Lights on a Residential Property – Some Neighbors Not Feeling the Holiday Cheer
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in one New York neighborhood, thanks to the efforts of the Gay family. They have broken the Guinness World Record for the most lights on a residential property this year. The family claims that their display is bigger, better, and more dazzling than ever before. However, not all of their neighbors are feeling the holiday cheer.
The Gay family’s home now looks like it is straight out of a Christmas fantasy or a horror movie, depending on your point of view. The sheer number of lights, inflatables, and decorations is breathtaking, but not necessarily in a good way. Some of the neighbors are complaining about the traffic, noise, and intrusion on their peace and quiet. One neighbor even tweeted that the light pollution was keeping them up at night. Another neighbor, who wished to remain anonymous, expressed their frustration by saying, “It’s like they’re trying to outdo Clark Griswold from National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation.”
But the Gay family remains undeterred by the criticism and is basking in the glory of their Guinness World Record achievement. They claim that their annual display is a labor of love and a way to spread joy during a difficult year.
“We love Christmas, and we love making people happy,” said Timothy Gay, the patriarch of the family. “We know that 2020 has been tough, but we hope that our display can bring some light and joy into people’s lives.”
The Gay family has been collecting decorations and lights for years and spends weeks preparing their display. The final product includes over 600,000 lights, 200 inflatables, and multiple light shows that sync with holiday music.
“It’s like Las Vegas on our street,” said one neighbor. “I’m just waiting for Celine Dion to pop out of there and start singing Christmas carols.”
But not everyone is impressed. Some neighbors are dreading the increased traffic and noise that the display will bring, while others are upset that the Gay family did not consult with them before setting up their extravaganza.
“It’s not fair that they can just take over the whole street without asking anyone,” said another neighbor. “It’s like they forgot that they live in a community and not in their own personal display land.”
Despite the grumblings from some of their neighbors, the Gay family plans to keep their lights on until the New Year. They say that they are happy to have broken the Guinness World Record and that they hope to inspire others to get into the holiday spirit.
“We love Christmas, and we want to share that love with everyone,” said Gay. “We’re sorry that not everyone appreciates our efforts, but we hope that they’ll come around and see the light, literally.”
