Community Corner

Who's Got The Best Holiday Lights in Bergen County?

The deadline to submit your photo or video is approaching fast. Send your entry to Joseph.Gerace@patch.com.

Written by Devin McGinley

We’ll excuse you if you don’t have your own FM radio station and dancing Christmas characters to go with this year’s holiday decorations.

Not everyone can be quite as enthusiastic as Ralph DeWeil, the self-described “Christmas nut” and mastermind of “Christmas on Manhattan” Avenue in Waldwick. His display goes up each December: elaborate lights coordinated with yuletide tunes pumped through the car radios of curious onlookers.

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This year Patch is seeking a challenger for one of Bergen County’s most famous holiday attractions.

Do you know any Christmas nuts in your neighborhood? A decorator to whom electric bills are no hindrance to holiday cheer?

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Send us a photo of your favorite holiday lights as we compile the biggest and brightest our towns have to offer.

Later this month, we'll show them off to readers for a vote to determine the Best Holiday Holiday Lights in Bergen County.

Send your photo nominations to joseph.gerace@patch.com with the house's street and town through December 18.


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