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Did we lose the holiday spirit or did someone steal it?

Someone stole “Michael Myers” from a local Halloween display.  Great.  Just when I thought I was done with those movies.  What are we up to now?  Part XII?  XIII?

I noticed that it seems that the holiday spirit wasn’t so prevalent going into this holiday season.  I used to see elaborate displays for the holidays, especially Halloween, set up in people’s yards and sometimes in entire neighborhoods.  I thought that it was a clause in the HOA for the neighborhood to set up a display.  Now, it appears that the folks' artistic touch is waning.

I wanted to take photos of all the displays and put them into a video collage in case some of our viewers didn’t get a chance to drive around town. 

I was lucky to find one great display on Durango, north of Lone Mountain.  That’s it.  I was able to surf the internet and find one from 2009 in Henderson

Someone suggested that the economy may have an effect on the lack of displays.  Someone else claimed it’s because the local and federal government have enacted restrictions on such displays on government property.  Even religious bias was mentioned.

I think folks are tired of the vandalism and theft that is occurring when the displays are set up.  It seems to be at epidemic levels. YouTube is rampant with surveillance videos of thieves and vandals caught on tape.  So as a result, Michael Myers is on the loose again.

Whatever happened to the house getting toilet papered?  The burning bag with the dog poop?  Smashed pumpkins?  Egging?  Am I outdated?

 Or maybe the economy does have something to do with it.  More people out of work and too much idle time on their hands.  More vacant/abandoned homes also.

Religious bias has also become an issue.  Christian, Atheist and other religious displays are vandalized every year.

Don’t allow these stories to prevent you from putting up a holiday display.  People do appreciate them.  You will see folks driving by and slowing to show the kids, taking photos or meeting friends. Neighborhoods become community meeting spots again.  The ambitious bring holiday treats. And guess what?  It’s free. For many people this is the best time of year. Halloween to New Year's Eve; a big holiday every month, all in celebration of something. There will be signs of that everywhere if you take the time to look, and you can always do your bit by adding your own.

Last year, the “Glittering Lights” display was featured at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway and was quite the hit.  (Vegas Glittering Lights) There is a small charge for this display but well worth the drive and the entrance fee.

Check it out and Happy Holidays…