Decorations with a Flair!

I cannot believe that November has come and gone so quickly. Now, we only have 24 shopping days left until Christmas and I have so much more to do! I finally finished getting the interior of my home decorated but I have absolutely nothing outside. I'm not sure how much I will do since we are almost hidden from the highway. If you look at the right time, you may be able to see just a little. The grandchildren may want some lights outside, though, for when they come visiting, so I may come up with a little something.
I remember when we lived in Panama. Decorating for Christmas was the highlight of the season. Since the weather was warm all year long, it really didn't feel like Christmas, not the way it does in the upper 48; therefore, people absolutely went crazy decorating their yards. The extravagance was something to behold and we loved it. We saw Santa Claus climbing in and out of "artificial" chimneys; elves were making toys and riding trains in and out of their workshops; Santa would get out of his sleigh, walk the roof with his bag of toys, place them in the chimney, and walk back to his sleigh; and, other unbelievable, amazing, and entertaining venues. The "Zonians" (Americans living and working in the Panama Canal Zone) were mechanical geniuses!! I would love to see some of those decorations again. There is also a small town just off I-85 in North Carolina south of Charlotte and Gastonia (called McAdenville I think) that goes all out with decorations and lights. Many people go down by the bus loads to view the amazing sights. If you get a chance sometime, you may want to venture that way.
I hope that your Christmas will be lighted with good health, happiness and that you will be surrounded by family and friends!