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Homes Aglow for the Holidays

Brownstones in Carroll Gardens, Cobble Hill and Boerum Hill display holiday decorations that put the Griswolds to shame.


"Is your house on fire, Clark?" 

"No, Aunt Bethany, those are the Christmas lights."  

So goes the hilarious exchange between Clark Griswold and family members regarding his over-the-top holiday display in National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (1989). 

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But here in the real world, and particularly in Carroll Gardens, Cobble Hill and Boerum Hill, Griswold would come up against much stiffer competition than his onscreen uptight neighbors. 

From railings wrapped in string lights to a collection of blazing candy canes, blow-up Snoopy houses and red ribbons a-go-go, there is plenty to admire while taking an evening stroll this month.

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Have you put up a display in recent days? Add a photograph of it to the gallery!

Think your outdoor decor is tops? Enter it in Patch's "Deck the House" competition for a chance to win $100,000 for local schools.

Happy Holidays!


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