Ever wonder what the Christmas holiday is like in other parts of the world? Below is an excerpt of an article on what Christmas, or rather the holidays are like around the world.

Christmas In Argentina

People go to the church with family, then come back to a family gathering. At midnight after eating they toast, then the adults’ dance while younger people go out to see the fireworks. After this they go to sleep, but not before they open the presents under the Christmas tree. That day is very special for because they are Christian and celebrate Jesus’ birth on the 24th of December. The dinner food is pork, turkey, and a great variety of meals. Then the table is covered with sweet things, cider, beer, and juice for consuming while waiting for the time of the toast. After the toast all the family chat, others play.Houses are decorated with red and white garlands; on the door Father Christmas’s Boots are placed. The Christmas tree is decorated with colored lights, ornaments and Father Christmas placed on top of it. Mothers make different kinds of meals such as roasted turkey, roasted pork, stuffed tomatoes, mince pies, Christmas’s bread and puddings. The toast: drink prepared with different kinds of fruit which is cut into pieces, then it is mixed with juice and cider.

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By Maria Bargellini of DFW Christmas Lights, Holiday Lighting Installers, Dallas.

I’m no youngster but I love Christmas Lighting Displays and so will you and your family. There’s just something magical about dancing lights in the darkness. Think Reindeer jumping over your car as you drive along. How fantastic is that!  Your visit to Grand Prairie will be worth the travel time. And once you see the 4 million lights on display for 2 miles–The worlds longest light tunnel. You and your family will be glad you came to visit.

But wait –there’s more— They also have a Holiday Magic light show. It’s a 10 min show with 1/2 a million lights set to music and there’s still more……Once your done driving through this Holiday Display stop by their holiday village to take pictures with Santa, get some hot cocoa, eat some yummy snacks and ride the merry go round. And speaking of the carnival rides—they are included in your vehicle admission. And if that’s not enough-there’s also a walk through forest! Stroll on the paths and take in the beautiful scenery. With our great weather you can’t go wrong. Scroll below for more information on Hours, admission, and more.

Helpful Links and Info

Address:
Lynn Creek Park
5700 Lake Ridge Pkwy
Grand Prairie, TX 75052

Phone: 972.237.GLOW

Directions: Click here

Hours and Admissions: Click Here

Please Note: Current information for this season is not up yet

FAQ’s: Click Here

Limo Rides through the park: Click Here

Grand Prairie Event Calender: Click Here

DFW Christmas Lights and the Outdoor Lighting Expert are owned and operated by Dallas Curb Appeal.

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Small, Medium, and Large Christmas Lighting Displays

By Maria Bargelini of DFW Christmas Lights .Com. Your source for Christmas lighting in Dallas

Not sure what you want or what you can afford? Below are some general descriptions of small, medium and large jobs. Prices vary depending on the size of the home. Things like the height of the roof, width of trees, length of paths, the addition of greenery, and difficulty of installation will determine final cost.

Small Jobs (less than $500): Most companies won’t even quote a job this small.  At DFW Christmas Lights we have a separate crew dedicated just to this price range. A typical installation in this price range is usually a one story house that has the roof and windows outlined in C7/9 bulbs, with a timer and greenery (usually supplied by the client). Typically a wreath is hung up at the peak of the roof and garland in hung up at the entryway. A small price tag doesn’t mean you can’t get a great display, you still have plenty of options.

Medium Christmas Lights Display (Avg. $1200-$2000): At this price range you have a lot of options. You can do trees, motifs  or outlines. We’ll help you figure out which display best reflects your personality, theme, or budget. A typical Christmas lighting installation in this range will include outlines of the roof line, sides of house, windows, or pathway. The standard roof height range is usually 25-30 feet tall, where special equipment isn’t necessary.

Large Christmas Lighting Displays (Avg. range 4000-15,000): At this price we can customize a truly spectacular display . We can design magnificent entryways, incorporate lighted greenery and really add sparkle to the season. With so many options our designers can show you different themes, colors, and details to give you several choices as to what your home can look like this season, and in the seasons to come, as you add to your display. We can fully customize a display to be completed now or one that can grow over time as your budget allows. These roofs are usually 40 feet + and require special equipment to install roof lights and greenery.

These are general descriptions, prices vary according to the size of the house and application of the lights. For more information you can call us at 214-257-8155, leave a comment below, or email us Sales@DFWChristmasLigths.Com for details or to send a photo of your home that we can add virtual lights to.

DFW Christmas Lights is owned and operated by Dallas Curb Appeal, A full service Landscape Contractor helping you Love Where You Live.

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By Maria Bargellini of DFW Christmas Lights

The hottest trend in Christmas Lighting is still LED’s, or Light emitting diodes for you techies. The manufacturers continually surprise us with new shapes and sizes and even colors. Below are the Pro’s and Con’s of these energy saving lights.

Pros

• The LED’s don’t get hot–although they will be warm
• LED’s use up to 90% times less energy than their incandescent counterparts. Exact percentages vary by manufacture.
• You can connect 50 LED light strands compared to 6 incandescent strands end to end.
• LED’s can last up to 100,000 hours
• Beautiful vibrant color
• LED’s are more durable because they are made out of plastic. In fact the actual diode is not what you see. It’s the plastic covering the protects it that most people associate with the light.
• They come in a variety of different shapes and sizes to fit your individual taste.
• Because you can run so many you usually don’t have to pay for an electrician to come out and run new outlets

Cons

• They can cost more than 2-3 times more per strand or bulb — making them by far more expensive. With smaller displays the cost of the material is much more than you electrical savings.
• LED diodes (bulbs) cannot be replace in most light sets.
• Newer sets do not flicker but older or cheaper sets will flicker slightly.
• Cool white color isn’t for everyone (warm white is available)
• They haven’t been able to match the yellow glow of incandescents just yet.

You should buy LED’s if:

• You personally prefer the look of them
• You have a large Christmas lighting display
• You plan to use color–they have great color options
• You do not have enough electricity to run Incandescent lights

Who Shouldn’t buy LED’s

• People on a budget–
• Renters –You would have to live in the apartment or house for over a dozen + years to make your money back
• People who are sensitive to the flicker that occurs on cheap or old brands of LED’s. Some people get headaches from looking at them.–Some people don’t even notice.
• People who love that golden glow –you won’t be happy with LED’s
• People who plan to mix the two types of bulbs. The colors are not the same and will be noticeable. It’s a personal preference but I do not like the look of mixed lights.

Keep in mind that average lamp (bulb) life varies by manufacturer and it is just that “an average”. It’s the average lamp life of a bulb in their testing facility in optimum conditions. There’s a reason why they are not guarantied or warrantied by any manufacture that I am aware of.  Most of these bulbs, especially the cheap ones travel thousands of miles to get from point A in Asia somewhere and to point F, which is on your tree or home. In closing, although LED’s use less energy and cost less to run unless you have a large lighting display, like the way they look,  or expect to use them repeatedly for about a dozen years you will not make up the material cost. So if you’re on a budget I would pass. I like the warm white LED’s, not a fan of the cool white–too blue, but I love the colors on their multi and themed lights like candy-cane which is red and white. I hope this article helped you in your decision of whether or not to buy LED’s this season. If you have any questions please leave a comment below or call us at 214-257-8155.

DFW Christmas Lights is owned and operated by Dallas Curb Appeal.Com a full service landscape company helping you Love Where You Live all Year Long.

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Christmas in July Sale

By Maria Bargelini of DFW Christmas Lights .Com. Your source for Christmas lighting in Dallas

Tis the season to book early- fa la la la la …la la la la… It’s almost that time of year again folks..OK  OK OK it’s not almost that time of year for you guys-but it is for me. In July I put the Christmas carols on and start preparing for the season so that we can bring you a Holiday without the hassle.

Book Early and Save!

Why you should book now

• Guarantee: By booking early you are guaranteed to be installed by Thanksgiving and lit by Black Friday, or whenever you choose.

• Payment Installments: Booking early allows you to pay in installments. You’ll have months to spread out your payments instead of paying it at a time when you’re buying all kinds of stuff.

• Save 5-10%: Most people use their savings as an opportunity to add more lights while others chose to keep it in their pockets. Either way if you wait until peak season you will either have less lights or will pay 5-10% more.

• Have More Time: You’ll have more time to decide what you want. We can digitally install different themes on your house allowing you the opportunity to chose instead of having to make a hurried decision when you have precious little time.

• Check it off the list early: During the holiday you’re worrying about food, indoor decor, gifts, guest, etc. Check us off your list early and worry about one less thing.

Maria Bargellini is the President of Dallas Curb Appeal A full service Landscape Contractor offering a full range of services to help you Love Where You Live all year long.

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