Our
2004 display featured over 32,000 lights and a computerized light show
synchronized to music broadcast on an FM frequency. We doubled our
computer-control capabilities over 2003, and added many great new
displays. Two new "Light
Flurries" virtual snow projectors provide a festive effect on the front
of the house.
Thanks to ChristmasDisplays.net,
you can view a 2 1/2 minute video
montage of some of our 2004 display (recommended for
broadband users only!)
New
in 2004 were 24 rope light mini-trees that dance to the music. These trees
stretch along the front of the display. You can read more about these
trees, and how they were constructed, by clicking this
link.
Also new for 2004 was a "toyland" area themed for
kids. This display area contains a variety of new displays.
The
toyland area contained two motorized displays which you can see to the
left: A Santa/elf teeter-totter , and a rocking horse. Other new
displays in this area include a snowman and tree, Mickey Mouse, Kids with Tree,
and others.
This
Snoopy on Doghouse was added to our display in 2000, and was the original
inspiration for our Linus Shares the Gospel and
ultimately our Peanuts Nativity Pageant.
In this picture from 2004, he dozes at the edge of our Toyland display.
The
focal point of our display is our "Mega-Tree",
which was expanded for 2004. This 5500-light tree is controlled by 38 computer-controlled
lighting channels, contains two powerful strobe lights at the base, and can
change colors, spin around, and do many visual effects, all synchronized to
music. You can learn more about the Mega-Tree and it's construction on its
own page.
Our
Peanuts Nativity Pageant continues to be a favorite
with adults and kids alike. For 2004, we replaced the screen Linus
uses to share the gospel with a new
rear-projection one that we built.
In
the background of this picture of the Nativity (and
in the picture below), you can see our large electronic Merry
Christmas sign, which has been wishing display visitors a happy season since
1999.
As
has become a tradition, our Kneeling Santa display was prominently displayed on
the corner of our property, easily seen from both streets, and showing that
Santa knows the real reason for the season.
Below is the view from the side of our
property. For 2004 we computerized the 200 foot split rail fence, so it too
"dances to music". We also replaced all of
these lights since the old ones were losing their color.
One
last picture from our 2004 display. We're both John Deere fans, so this
tractor is an essential part of our display!
We were featured in an article and radio interview on the national news
outlet HDNews in December 2004. Click
here for a video clip.
Planning for the display happens year round-- and we
keep a "diary" or log of thoughts as the year progresses. Click
Here to view the log for 2004.
This page was last updated on Wednesday, March 12, 2008
