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Cover Photo by Dallus Whitfield Don Nixon works on lights at the James E. Ward Agricultural Center as staff members start preparing for the Festival of Lights in early October Contents Page Photo by Dallus Whitfield Front lawn of Chads Winter Wonderland

4 The Reason Behind the Season Comes to Life . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Gifts Grandparents will Appreciate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Places to Worship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-13 Time to Think about Decorations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Creating Memories that Last a Lifetime . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Mike and Judy Cox Light Up Christmas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
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It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. Charles Dickens must have been talking about the holidays. It is the one time of year when your in-laws coming to town coincides with your kids being out of school and what used to resemble your life has gone MIA. So many people to entertain, so little time, right? Luckily, Wilson County offers three spectacular Christmas pastimes sure to please the entire family. The Festival of Lights Beginning Friday, Nov. 25, the James E. Ward Agricultural Center will be transformed into the 15th annual Festival of Lights. It is a beautiful drive-thru light display around the Ag Center and Fiddlers Grove, Lebanon-Wilson Chamber of Commerce CEO Sue Vanatta said of the thousands of lights, scenes and animation. This year it is going to be bigger and better, she

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Chad Barnard shares a laugh with Kris Kringle during a visit to Santas House, a special feature at Chads Winter Wonderland.

said. We are changing the route. We are adding a lot of new displays and a lot of new animation. The price is $5 per car, said Vanatta, adding that it is a lot of bang for your buck. It doesnt matter if you have one person in the car or 10 people in the car ... It is a good way to start the holiday season and a good way to end the holiday season. The Festival of Lights will be held from 5-9 p.m. every Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday evening from Nov. 25 through December. Chads Winter Wonderland Chad Barnard has been decorating his home at Christmastime since he was 12-years-old. I just started as a kid because Ive always enjoyed Christmas. It just grew from there, he said of opening his property up as Chads Winter Wonderland drivethru in 2000. Ive got two million lights and 300 pieces of scenery, he said of the display, which takes three months to set up. On average, Barnard sees 4,000 vehicles drivethru his property from the Thanksgiving night opening to the Dec. 30 close. They come from everywhere. Ive had some drive from Mississippi and Alabama to see it, he said. Barnard said he has added a special surprise for guests this year a drive-thru nativity scene with live animals. Im adding some new scenery, he said. Chads Winter Wonderland is located at 791 E Old Laguardo Rd. The price is $10 per car.

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ChristmasLand Bro. Kenneth Bowens ChristmasLand has grown from a family hobby to a tribute to the birth of Jesus. I started doing this when my oldest grandboy was born. I have always loved Christmas, Bowen said. Then the Lord spoke to me and said It is time to keep my sons birthday alive ... I do everything to uphold His birthday. The Unity Church minister said Christmasland, located at his home at 1130 Trousdale Ferry Pike, is decorat-

ed in both traditional and biblical Christmas decor. The religious stuff is in the front yard and in the back there is more traditional stuff, he said. We are proud of it our theme this year is Let His Light Shine in Wilson County. ChristmasLand opens Friday, Nov. 18 and runs until the day after Christmas. Once Christmas is over, it is over, he said. However, Bowen makes sure folks have plenty of opportunities to experience ChristmasLand in late November and December. Im going to have 800 pieces up

this time, Bowen said. When you go through the ordeal of putting [the lights and displays] up why turn it off? We are open [weekly] SundayThursday, from 5-9 p.m. and Friday-Satruday, from 5-10 p.m. There is no charge to visit ChristmasLand, but donations are accepted. We have a donation box, but if you dont have any money that is fine. We arent in it for the money. We get some sponsors in Lebanon to help with the light bill and they have always done good, Bowen said. Any money collected buys new lights and displays for next year.

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My Uncle Ernest was a delightful man with a great since of humor ... but the old fellow - he was the family patriarch - was impossible to shop for at Christmas time. He had his own taste in books, thank you. He didnt need any more clothes, thank you. And any toiletry product was body polish that you knew would either be regifted or tossed out as soon as the family reunion was over. As for offering hints of gifts he might like? Forget it, that would spoil the surprise. familiar? Sound Shopping for granddad or grandmother or your own Uncle Ernest can be enough of a challenge that it may take some of the joy out of the holiday season. True enough, it is better to give than to receive, but it is also true that giving something the receiver doesnt want or need is a frustration that happens to too many givers every holiday, perhaps especially at Christmas. But thanks to a panel of volunteer gift councilors at the Lebanon Senior Center, help is on the way. Asked what they think they would enjoy receiving this year, the seven women and two men, ranging in age from 60 to 105, offered some suggestions: Gift cards. Although there is a widespread notion that gift cards are impersonal and show little forethought, the panel was unanimous in saying these are great gifts. Let us buy something we want to buy, was one comment. Another chimed in to say, We know better than they do what we need, so the cards are a wonderful idea. Dinner at a restaurant with family members. Its not just an evening on the town, its a chance to talk with loved ones and no one has to worry about the hassle of fixing dinner. Airplane tickets. Every time I

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To perceive Christmas through its wrapping becomes more difficult with every year.
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visit my son, he buys the plane tickets. Sure it would be a good gift for anyone at Christmas or any other time. While this particular suggestion

only applies to sons and daughters who have moved far away, there are obvious local options. The Music City Star, for example, heads west with stops in Mt. Juliet and Nashville, if thats where the kinfolk are. Flowers. We enjoy getting flowers on Valentines Day and Mothers Day, so why not at Christmas? asked one woman. Another said she liked the idea of being told, Look on the porch. Theres a package for you. One woman was philosophical about flowers as a gift. Give em flowers before they die. Let them enjoy them, too. Tickets to a play or concert. Yes, this particular gift would require a pretty good knowledge of what sorts of entertainment the senior would enjoy. Vacation or a trip to Las Vegas. The question was, What would you like to get for Christmas? So if you can afford to give such a gift, be assured that it would be very appreciated. Trinkets from the Dollar Tree. For some, the joy of opening packages on Christmas morning is more special than the gifts themselves. Obviously this idea wouldnt work for the senior who was hoping for that Las Vegas trip. House cleaning. This one got a strong response. Having someone do the household chores once or a few times would extend the joy of the holidays. Very personal gifts. A leaf blower, a generator and a band saw were mentioned as all-time favorites, because the gift givers knew what they needed. The band saw, for example, allowed a tole painter to be more creative. But if there was one gift that seemed to get everyones vote it was this: Just having my family all together. Thats the best Christmas present there is.
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Annalise Wood (left) and Sarah Beth Moore make bread during the production In Bethlehem Inn. Their part takes place in the Marketplace. The dinner play retells the night Jesus was born.

The Reason Behind the Season

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SILVER SPRINGS BAPTIST CHURCH

Amid the hustle and bustle of Yuletide festivities in the community, a reverent and realistic experience is offered to those who wish to gain perspective and focus on Christ as the reason for the season. The simplistic beauty of a live nativity depicting the birth of Christ is a favorite holiday tradition for some, and Silver Springs Baptist Church in Mt. Juliet expands this tradition into an unforgettable production. On the nights of Wednesday-Saturday, Nov. 30 and Dec. 1-3, the little town of Bethlehem will come alive in the heart of Mt. Juliet at the church on Lebanon Road. Attendees will be transported back to the night Jesus was born. Complex in its simplicity, the event is the antithesis of "over the top" Christmas commercialism and a must for those who wish to experience the true meaning of Christmas. For the 17th year in a row, the dramatic production "In Bethlehem Inn" will take place at the church

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under the direction of Cathy Postell. A cast of 50 will portray what it may have been like to be a guest in Bethlehem that holy night. "We think of this as a gift to the community," said Postell. "We do it early in the season because we think it's a great way to kick off the Christmas season and focus on Christ." She said after Thanksgiving people think about shopping and checking off the Christmas list or going to Christmas parties. "It's just really good to have something to help us refocus on what's important, like about God's ultimate gift to us, she said. It puts gift giving in a different perspective." As far as Postell knows, this production is the only one of its kind in Middle Tennessee. She said many come for the first time and others have made it a family tradition. The event has grown over the years from a simple play to a major production that includes a large marketplace scene and live nativity with goats, sheep and donkeys. Last year, nearly 500 people took a respite from the holiday rush to take part in the spiritual production. The nativity scene is a favorite of some and will take place outside. Those who attend have a chance to become a part of the cast when they visit this holy depiction. The play allows attendees to step back in time with authentic costumes and the sights, sounds and smells of what it was like back then. Participants, as they tour the marketplace, will come across census takers, potters, bakers and oil merchants. Also, during the Inn scene, visitors will be served an authentic Palestinian meal, during which Mary and Joseph

In the Marketplace, Sherry Blackwell portrays a cloth seller.

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knock on the door and will be turned away. Postell said church members have been preparing for the play for months, building and painting props, gathering animals, making costumes and pouring over recipes. Kevin Ethridge is a longtime resident of Mt. Juliet and has participated in Bethlehem Inn for a number of years in various roles. This year he is taking on the role of the innkeeper. "I've been going to Silver Springs my entire life," he said. "I have a new part this year after playing servant Zack." Ethridge said he enjoys preparing and acting in the play each year as Christmas comes around. "I think it sorta gets us ready for what Christmas is all about, and we have so much fun as a cast," he said. Ethridge is humble when he talks about his acting ability. "Well, to call us all actors is a bit of a stretch," he said with a smile. "But there is a rush of excitement as the play dates approach. And as amateurs I will say we do slip up from time to time. It's just fun to do and the play does has quite a bit of humor in it at times." His daughter helps him run his lines as they gather around the dinner table. He noted the only time the live nativity did not take place outside was when the temperatures plunged into the single digits. Mt. Juliet Middle School teacher Jennifer Johnson and her fiance will take part in the play together this year. She joined Silver Springs three years ago and this is the second year for her to act in the play. While she's a pro at teaching seventh and eighth grade math, she's emerging as a fine actress as well. She plays Beth, a faithful servant. Part of her role is greeting the guests that come to Bethlehem Inn. She is in charge of washing their hands in a basin of water as they enter the Inn. (There is hand sanitizer for those who prefer this method.) She and soon-to-be-husband Josh have been practicing their parts for two and a half months and were pleased the play's timing is one week before their wedding. "Yes, we felt it was so important we squeezed it in with all the wedding planning!" she said. "I attended the play every year before I joined the church. I went with my family, and we thought it was such a departure from the other plays out there with Santa and jingles bells. This focuses on the birth of Christ. This is the reason for the season." She noted that guests that come to the Inn are actual participants in the play. "We feed you, and we will ask if you've paid your taxes," she said. "Some people really get into it and act along with us." The play takes over an hour. "It's really a dinner theater," she noted. "Some people come year after year and others are new and it's fun to see their yes light up. They are always so surprised when the food comes out." This year guests will be served soup, fruits, vegetables and cheese. Grape juice and water will also be served. The cast is ready to relive the momentous night for those who decide to attend. There is no charge for admission, however, reservations are a must. They can be made by calling 641-0280. The church is located at 9938 Lebanon Road in Mt. Juliet. Performances are Wednesday-Saturday, Nov. 30 and Dec. 1-3, at 6:30 p.m. with an additional performance on Dec. 3 at 4 p.m.

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Wrapping paper ends up in a landfill, but the Christmas memories you make with your family last a lifetime. Whether it is the annual road trip to visit relatives or making special cookies for Santa, these parents know true joy comes from togetherness.
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Annette Stafford County Commissioner Annette Staffords family ventures to Gatlinburg, Tenn., o celebrate Christmas every November. Stafford said that with three children and eight grandchildren, getting together on Dec. 25 is tricky. I am not a selfish in-law. I know my kids and grandkids have to spend time with other parents so we decided to do our Thanksgiving and Christmas at once, she said of the family getaway. We rent a chalet in Gatlinburg and stay for about five or six days. During their stay, Stafford said the women shop for gifts and bond in the kitchen. One day the women cook and the next day the men cook. We decorate the Christmas tree and have a festive time, she said.

Rob and Leah Cesternino Rob and Leah Cesternino take their children, Elizabeth and Luca, to New York to visit relatives. We typically go there every year because [Robs] dad owns a farm, and they are so Christmas-oriented. We pile in the car and look at lights you have to ooh and ahh when you see Christmas lights, Leah said. But what about presents? Leah said the Cesternino family gets really creative when it comes to gift giving. It is not about the gifts it is about how you wrap them. We do crazy things like put rocks in boxes to throw people off. Weve had something small and put it in lots of boxes to make it really big, she said. Sausage Pie Submitted by Leah Cesternino 1 lb breakfast sausage 1 package cream cheese softened (8 ounces) 2 cans of crescent rolls Spice/Herbs of your choice to taste (I always use Italian herbs because that is what we love) Cook the sausage in a skillet on the stove top and drain. Mix together cream cheese, herbs and sausage for the filling. Using one can of crescent rolls, line the bottom of pie pan, fill pan with cream cheese mixture and then cover with the second can of crescent rolls. Bake at 350 for approx. 20 minutes or as long as needed for top layer of crescent rolls to cook completely through. Serve hot. Enjoy!

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Jay White Jay White, of Lebanon, said his familys tradition is to read the Christmas story out of the Bible Every Christmas Eve, we all gather at my house and read about the birth of Jesus, he said. My father did it years ago and my brother does it now. It is to remember the real reason for Christmas.

Leah Cesternino with her youngest child, Luca, all dressed up for Christmas. Photo Courtesy of Leah Cesternino

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Aline Konatowsky Aline Kornatowsky gives her children, Alexia and Anthony, matching pajamas on the first day of December so that they can wear them all month long. For all the special things we do like baking cookies and opening presents, they wear their matching pajamas, she said.

Julie Wheeler Julie Wheeler of Mt. Juliet has passed down a tradition to her daughters, Whitney and Abby, that she enjoyed as a child. About a week before Christmas, we make sausage balls. I freeze them and then we eat them on Christmas morning. I cook a big breakfast for everyone, Wheeler said. It goes back to when my brother and I were growing up. My mom has pictures of us rolling them and Ive carried that on with my daughters. Sausage balls are a must. Christmas Sausage Balls Submitted by Julie Wheeler 1 lb Tennessee Pride hot sausage 1 lb Tennessee Pride mild sausage 4 cups Bisquick 16 oz package of sharp cheese Mix together and roll into balls. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes or until lightly browned

Anthony and Alexia Kornatowsky are eager to find out what presents they got for Christmas. Photo courtesy of Aline Kornatowsky

Zack and Melissa Craighead Zack and Melissa Craighead feel blessed to share this holiday season with their daughter, Madison, 2, and the newest member of their family son, Miles, 4 months. In Christmases past, the couple has enjoyed taking the family to Opryland Hotel in Nashville to look at lights, but plan to keep things closer to home as their family grows. One thing I have done with Madison is make cookies for Santa. We make them and then Ill sit her up on the counter to do the icing, Melissa said of baking with her daughter under careful supervision. On Christmas Eve, Melissa gives the children plates with their names on it to put the cookies out for Santa. Then we pour him a cup of milk, she said. The Craigheads also love their Elf on the Shelf a game where parents can hide an elf assigned to watch over the family and report back to Santa around the house. We named our little elf and let [Madison] look for that every morning, Melissa said.

Joan Elmore Joan Elmore, the five time and reigning Womens World Champion horseshoe pitcher and a renowned cook, shares a chocolate chip cookie recipe that is sure to please. Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened 1 cup white sugar 1 cup packed brown sugar 2 eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 teaspoons hot water 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips 1 cup chopped walnuts Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Cream together the butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. Dissolve baking soda in hot water. Add to batter along with salt. Stir in flour, chocolate chips, and nuts. Drop by large spoonfuls onto ungreased pans. Bake for about 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until edges are nicely browned.

Zack and Melissa Craighead, shown with daughter, Madison, 2, are excited for baby Miles first Christmas. Photo courtesy of Melissa Craighead

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Christmas is Coming

Time to Think

Its never too soon to start preparing for Christmas, especially if you are one of those people who pull out all the stops to decorate for the season. Locally and nationally there are new trends in decorating, and some old favorites that never go out of style. Artificial trees with or without built in lights In a time when more and more people, especially children, are allergic to real Christmas trees, one item that is a big seller every Christmas is artificial trees. These trees have come a long way and their new, better appearance has made them more popular than ever. Investing in an artificial tree that will last for years is a sound investment. They also have the advantage of easy clean up assuring holiday revelers they wont be finding pine needles in their carpets in July. Theyre very popular, confirmed K-Mart Assistant Manager Richard McIntosh. They like

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the ones that rotate the actual tree rotates and the ones with the bigger lights. We have ones this year that have the C5 bulbs which are bigger than the regular bulbs. We also have trees that are different shades of green and some that look like they have snow on them. The biggest thing for everybody for the last few years, and I suspect this year, will be the artificial trees, because they are so much nicer than they used to be. Depending on how much your willing to spend on them, said Home Depot Store Manager Joey Parchman. They have a wide price range from $100 to some really nice several hundred dollar trees that if you didnt know better looks like a tree. They have some now that are basically ready to go. Most of them are pre-lit, not all, but many of them. A lot also come with LED lights now so they dont use so much electricity and are not as much of a fire hazard. Big Lots Assistant Manager Mary Raines said her store is already well into the season. Right now, we are already selling a lot of Christmas, she said. The fastest thing were selling right now are sets of two pack trees for outdoors. Theyre artificial, four feet tall and already lit, so you just plug them in. She said the standard artificial trees arent so standard anymore. We have 11 different artificial trees. We have the ones with lights and ones without lights, Raines said. Ive gotten some really nice ones this year. Every year they improve the look of them. Inflatables Another popular item for full-on decorators are inflatable decorations. They range in size from somethings small to put on the front lawn to ones big enough to awe the neighbors. Decorators can find Santa, Rudolph, elves or even the Grinch to make their yards unique. You can even find inflatable Santas, complete with a sleigh and reindeer to go on the roof. When combined with Christmas lights, your lawn can look like Santas workshop. Parchman said his store sells a number of inflatable decorations. They come and go in waves, but we sell quiet a few of them, he said. Theyre not as big as some of the other stuff, McIntosh said. We sell a lot of the animated things, the reindeers and we have Elmo among new ones this year. The yard stuff goes really fast. I get a little carried away with it. Raines noted that her store does a brisk business in inflatables. We sell a lot of them, she said. We sell the really large ones and the single ones. Figurines and lights We still sell traditional ornaments and Christmas figurines have been popular for the past few years, Parchman noted. We also sell of lot of lights, because a lot of people still do live trees. We have LED lights for them as well. They cost more, but with traditional lights you can only string two or three end to end. With LED lights, you can put 30 strands together and it doesnt use so much electricity. You can put them on one plug. Going with the tried and true never goes out of style at Christmas time. We sell a lot of ornaments, Raines confirmed.
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Last year everybody wanted the Blue Devil Christmas, so we sold a ton of the blue and silver. Unique color schemes Everyone thinks of Christmas as a time when red, green and gold are the colors of the season, but its time to think outside the box and use your imagination to let other color schemes and decoration ideas brighten the season. Big Lots offers a lot of color choices for people who want a different look. Raines said her store has a lot of color choices for those looking for a less traditional color scheme. Weve got lime green, weve got hot pink, weve got purple and weve got turquoise, she noted. To give your Christmas decorations a jump start this year, skip red and green and explore new color schemes when dressing up your table, decorating your tree or putting up other holiday decorations. The choices are endless to create a holiday look that is unique. One way to liven up your holiday decor is to think pink. Thats right pink for Christmas. Pink combined with gold, along with touches of lavender, white, and silver make a striking color palette that will catch the eye. You can use these colors when creating your tablescape, wrapping gifts and even decorating your Christmas tree. Another choice is silver and blue. This holiday dcor has a wintry appeal that is understated and beautiful. The tree is decorated with soft white, cool blu, and shiny silver. White furniture and artwork sets off this holiday look. Of course, the packages are wrapped to match the color scheme as well, allowing you to save your Santa wrap for next year. Not an obvious choice, but violet and green gives a new twist on the traditional red and green color scheme. Its a little more regal and sophisticated. To make a unique wreath, head to your local craft store for ball ornaments, silk flowers and green faux foliage. You can easily attach the items to a foam wreath with floral picks. Also, use violet tablecloths and napkins, create a centerpiece for your table with violet flowers and add touches of silver to finish off the look. Are you dreaming of a white Christmas? White and turquoise can make those dreams come true with this cool, wintery color scheme. This combo can look a little too cool, so its a good idea to add an accent color that really pops like turquoise or fuchsia. This modern color palette
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Red and green no longer need t dominate ones decorating theme. Blue and silver are just one of the many alternatives. Photo Metro Creative Graphics

will certainly brighten up your home this holiday season. Its hard to believe, but neutrals can also make your holiday home stand out in the crowd. Sounds boring right? This holiday palette features brown, beige, cream, greygreen and silver. Change more than color Unique decorating for Santas big day can mean more than just changing your color scheme. Using vintage pieces can spice up your decor as well. A blending of old and new is always preferred when decorating your home for the holidays. This season, add vintage pieces that have been handed down in your family for generations or fake it by purchasing items from the flea market or antique shops. Vintage ornaments, wall hangings, clocks, figurines and other items can add some unique charm to

your home during the holidays. Another trend is using big, oversized ornaments on your tree and around your home. In the past, the trend was to decorate your tree with lots of very small ornaments. Now things have swung in the completely opposite direction. This year, think big! Hang several very large bulbs on your tree, skip the tinsel and keep the rest of your tree decorations to a minimum. Voluminous Christmas ornaments that are eight inches in diameter or more are your best bet the bigger the better. Using items with rich textures can allow you to add a personal touch to your decor. When decorating your home this holiday season, dont forget to dress up your couches, chairs and other furniture. Add throws and pillows and slip in colors with rich textures such as velvet, suede and faux fur.

On the front row are Judy Cox; grandson, Grayson Hemontolor; and daughter, Melana Hemontolor. On the second row are son, Jason holding Ashley; his wife, Phyllis holding Samantha; Mike Cox; Melanas husband, Greg Henderson; and Evan Hemontolor. On the back row are daughter, Deborah standing in front of husband Ronnie Henderson. Photo courtesy of Aline Kornatowsky

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Mike and Judy Cox, local developers and realtors, agree they have always loved lights and the joy and love of the Christmas season. Therefore, its no wonder they decorate their house to the hilt every holiday, but particularly at Christmas. It all started when we thought wed do something to bring some enjoyment to the residents in this subdivision that we developed as well as the rest of the community. It just grew from there, said Judy. I do the inside and Mike does the outside. We start around the second weekend in October and the lights finally get turned on Thanksgiving night. It takes a lot of time, but we now have become a major attraction where we watch as the cars flow by. Sometimes we open the gates and let people bring their kids in to take pictures with the displays. Judy said their house is known as the house where Santa lives because they have an 11-foot Santa that waves and shouts from their front entry. They have to turn him off vocally later in the evenings so as not to bother their neighbors, but they try and leave the lights on well into the evening
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until the cars stop coming. Since the Coxs are builders, they usually only live in a house for a couple of years while theyre building and selling another house. This year theyve been doing more adding on rather than building from scratch, so this will be the sixth Christmas in their current house on Blairmont Drive off the corner of Blair Lane. The decorations keep increasing each year, too. Christmas is in every room throughout the 10,500 square foot house. There The holiday spirit lives from the living room the seesaw in front of the house. Santa Claus are two new Christmas trees this year, stands ready to greet all guests at the foot of the stairs. Photos courtesy of Judy Cox making for a total of 10. Each is a different theme ranging from the den tree that features childhood ornaments their kids made way back when to the lime, purple and red tree in the 109 each year to check out the decorations there and other main foyer and the black, white and silver one upstairs. places. Of course, Judys collection of Santa Claus come out The lights go on Thanksgiving night and our holiday and find their places among all the other memorabilia and begins the first weekend in December when we host a Sunornamentation. day School party, which last year included 96 people, said Some of it is in fun and some of it is very elegant, and Judy. Our children and grandchildren come, don aprons, do we love every bit of it, Judy smiled. I go shopping and look all the serving, greet people at the door and so forth. wherever I go to find new things and new ideas. The new Mike and I both love to cook. We designed our kitchen netting they came out with last year is so great. You can do so so we can get past one another in it. many things with it and it comes in such fascinating colors. Being very family oriented, Judys dad started a pageant The outside of the house is all a glow with lights in the many years ago for all the family to participate in. trees and everywhere. Mike also decorates all around the Its a tradition my family carries forth, said Judy. pool. Some write the lines, some make costumes, everybody has Last year when it actually snowed, it looked like a something to do in it. Then, we all dress up as the shepherds, winter wonderland out there with the waterfall dancing in wise men and the Holy Family and present the pageant on the lights, the lighted deer and all the rest of it. Christmas morning in our bonus room. They all have to They had carolers made by a lady in Pigeon Forge who complete it before any presents are opened. We have a great gave the singers the faces of children. (She did scarecrows time. for Halloween that also have childrens faces so as not to Judy and Mike have three children, but their entire frighten the kids.) family consists of daughter Medana and her husband, Greg Their first major decoration outside was an animated Hemontolor, and their sons, Evan and Grayson; son Jason helicopter that mounts on the big, high fence. A teeter totter, and his wife, Phyllis, and their daughters, Ashley and blow-ups and so many things followed and come out each Samantha; and daughter, Deborah and her husband, Ronnie year until the house is ablaze inside and out. Henderson. (A fifth grandchild was due Oct. 29, but hadnt This doesnt stop them from driving over to Highway arrived by publication time.)
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