Holly's Tacky Christmas Lights Notorious

This Site (and I) Has Attained Notoriety!

2011

Nov. 24, 2011: The site is highly recommended, again, featuring Honorable Mention #Y
http://centreville.patch.com/blog_posts/holiday-lights-the-good-the-bad-and-the-tacky

Dec. 11, 2011: Met with an AFP producer over last weekend and here is the result.
Features #17, #14, and a new honorable mention on Smallwood Land, near #23 in Chantilly.
If it won't play, visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_DTJztbdces

2010

Dec. 21, 2010: And according to one display, "(the) website made the big time - ESPN!" with a mentioned in ESPN's Tuesday Morning Quarterback column. Just one brief paragraph. You have to scroll down to the picture of one of the displays (#33). Actual text:

I denounced the scandalous trend toward tasteful white Christmas lights, endorsing the gaudy, multicolored, flashing kind. Chuck Boone of Fairfax Station, Va., reports this website tracks tacky Christmas lights. His favorite is here.

And under the photo of display #33 he says "Now that's what I'm talkin' about!"

December 17, 2010: Interviewed with Fox 5 for 10pm broadcast.
Website Shows Off 'Tacky' Christmas Lights in Fairfax County: MyFoxDC.com

December 5, 2010: Telephone interview with Patch resulting in web story...
Link to Kingstowne version - Annandale version - Fort Hunt version

2009

2009 Season: Last year I assisted a video production student in a project to generated a 15 minute film about Christmas Lights for a contest. It didn't get far in the competition but the video highlighted a couple of the unique individuals behind the displays on the list. YouTube link

2008

December 14, 2008: Just completed an interview and mini light tour for WTOP.com. Videos are on YouTube.

November 2008: Last year I participated in filming for a new local Christmas special, "The WETA Guide to Christmas". It premiered on Thankgiving night at 8pm and will be repeated throughout the season. It is also available online at www.weta.org. It features four of the displays on the list. Enjoy...

2007

December 8, 2007: I was featured on Cable's Fox News as part of a "Griff's Riffs" segment. This segment included some of the displays on the list and discussions with the owners.

2006

December 2006: I was interviewed and rebroadcast on radio discussing the lights and an article featuring "yours truly" was published by the local Fairfax Connection newspaper.