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<h2><strong>1.&nbsp;<span id="docs-internal-guid-082dea2f-7fff-e95d-be9b-a3d98c34c066">Shiver Me &lsquo;Holiday Timbers </span></strong></h2>
<p dir="ltr"><span>Pirates and ships and the Carribean might not seem to go hand-in-hand with winter and the cold holiday weather, but your mind may soon be changed.&nbsp;</span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>This holiday light show, however, brings the two together in spectacular fashion. This might be the only time that you get to see a singing Christmas tree pretend to be the infamous Jack Sparrow, so enjoy it before it sails away into the sunset.&nbsp;</span></p>
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<h2><strong>2.&nbsp;<span id="docs-internal-guid-e39dcbc5-7fff-04ae-c3f5-f42b88f9f6fe">Down, Down, Down to Santa Town </span></strong></h2>
<p dir="ltr"><span>A new year means new light shows, and this video has already gotten over two million views in less than two months. Synchronized singing pumpkins take the spotlight in this Halloween themed light mash up set to System of a Down&rsquo;s &ldquo;Chop Suey,&rdquo; so if you are watching this at work you might want to turn the volume down a little bit.&nbsp;</span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>OK sure, you got us, it&rsquo;s not a winter holiday themed light show, but Halloween is still a holiday, so we&rsquo;re going to count it!</span></p>
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<h2><strong>3.&nbsp;<span id="docs-internal-guid-44ae13a8-7fff-2315-b212-a351b936d668">Sports &amp; Spice </span></strong></h2>
<p dir="ltr"><span>When it comes to the holidays, you probably think of things like reindeer, mistletoe, wreaths, trees, lights, and presents.&nbsp;</span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>But, there are some things that we don&rsquo;t often think of: Tennis, basketball, ping pong. Just some examples. And then this light show comes along, proving that we have been wrong our whole lives for not including ping pong in our yearly festivities.&nbsp;</span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>And just wait for the moment it finally switches over to an all-too-familiar Christmas tune. It&rsquo;s worth it, trust us.&nbsp;</span></p>
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<h2><strong>4.&nbsp;<span id="docs-internal-guid-07bb9865-7fff-3c07-8d5d-a30fb4f19442">Deck The House &hellip; and Yard</span></strong></h2>
<p dir="ltr"><span>If you thought your neighbors put on quite a light show, you have to check out this display. Over 180,000 lights, well, light up the night sky.&nbsp;</span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>This display is a bit longer than the other ones, so grab a cup of cocoa and find some time to watch the whole thing. There&rsquo;s even an archway of lights that people can walk under. Hard to tell if there&rsquo;s any mistletoe or not, though...&nbsp;</span></p>
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<h2><strong>5. It's a Zoo</strong></h2>
<p dir="ltr"><span>Now, let&rsquo;s turn our attention to Colorado, where our holiday celebration is about to get a little wild.&nbsp;</span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>Just take a look at the lights at the Lincoln Park Zoo for this year. Not to be outdone by homes, there&rsquo;s over 2.5 million lights in this elaborate display. Come for the lights, and stay for the animals -- now that&rsquo;s a good way to celebrate the season if we do say so ourselves.&nbsp;</span></p>
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<h2><strong>6.&nbsp;<span id="docs-internal-guid-d5ca128f-7fff-6e91-f772-3210aea39f81">Santa&rsquo;s Sky View </span></strong></h2>
<p dir="ltr"><span>Some people decorate their houses for the holidays. Some people go all out and decorate their whole yards. And some people put on such big displays that you can see them from the sky. So, sit back and relax and watch this display, pretending you are Santa riding around in his sleigh.&nbsp;</span></p>
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<h2><strong>7.&nbsp;<span id="docs-internal-guid-c581adb1-7fff-89f8-f8af-47e09dae7f1a">Royal Celebrations </span></strong></h2>
<p dir="ltr"><span>A new entry on this list, this Florida light show was recently uploaded. It features a royal twist that you might not normally associate with the season -- Queen&rsquo;s one and only &ldquo;Bohemian Rhapsody.&rdquo;&nbsp;</span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>Now, let&rsquo;s sing it all together. Mama&hellip;.ooooooooooooo. </span></p>
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<h2><strong>8.&nbsp;<span id="docs-internal-guid-7126712d-7fff-a367-d554-d0192f2487ac">Merriment from Missouri </span></strong></h2>
<p dir="ltr"><span>And last but not least, we turn our attention to the Waterford Christmas Cottage in Missouri.&nbsp;</span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>Set to Sia&rsquo;s &ldquo;Candy Cane Lane,&rdquo; this light show had a lot of really cool effects, so make sure to watch the whole thing to catch them all!&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p>
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<p dir="ltr"><span>And there we go! This year&rsquo;s annual holiday light show list is complete, and my oh my what a list it was. Make sure to have a happy holiday season -- and remember you can come to us year round for all of your electronics needs!&nbsp;</span></p>

You Don’t Want to Miss These 8 Awesome Holiday Light Shows

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas—so deck out your home with these essential smart-home devices.

<h2 dir="ltr"><span>1. &ldquo;Blink a Bright Red and Green&rdquo; </span><span>&ndash; </span><span>Smart LED Bulbs</span></h2>
<p dir="ltr"><span>The lights will turn way down low&mdash;with just the sound of your voice. Set the mood with LED lightbulbs that are controllable with your smartphone, tablet or Google Assistant. With traditional white and color-changing options, you can create a festive display to enjoy from the comfort of your couch when the weather outside is frightful.</span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><img src="https://cdn.avbportal.com/magento-media/smart-home-holidays_bulb.jpg?w=700" /></p>
<h2 dir="ltr"><span>2. &ldquo;You Better Watch Out&rdquo; </span><span>&ndash; </span><span>Smart Security System</span></h2>
<p><span id="docs-internal-guid-932cfe01-7fff-2c7e-190b-9bbc608682d8"><span>&rsquo;Tis the season of package theft, so stay one step ahead with a smart security system designed to shoo those grinches away. Like </span><em>Home Alone</em><span>&rsquo;s Kevin McCallister, keep your fortress safe with clever tech, but instead of resorting to complex booby traps, just connect a wireless security camera to your smartphone by downloading an app! With many smart models boasting motion and audio-enabled mobile alerts and remote access to surveillance footage, you can rest assured that your home and Amazon-delivered gifts are safe.</span></span></p>
<p><span><span><img src="https://cdn.avbportal.com/magento-media/smart-home-holidays_CCTV.jpg?w=700" /></span></span></p>
<h2 dir="ltr"><span>3. &ldquo;All the Way Home I&rsquo;ll Be Warm&rdquo; </span><span>&ndash; </span><span>Smart Thermostat</span></h2>
<p dir="ltr"><span>You don&rsquo;t need chestnuts roasting on an open fire to stay cozy this season. Get a smart thermostat in your home instead! This app-enabled device makes it possible to adjust the temperature in your home from the couch, the grocery store or that obligatory holiday potluck at your neighbor&rsquo;s. Some systems work with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant and Siri, and some smart models also include a motion sensor to automatically change the temperature whether you are away from home or just arriving.</span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span><img src="https://cdn.avbportal.com/magento-media/smart-home-holidays_therm.jpg?w=700" /></span></p>
<h2 dir="ltr"><span>4. &ldquo;Through the Years We All Will Be Together&rdquo; </span><span>&ndash; </span><span>Smart TV &amp; Accessories</span></h2>
<p><span><span id="docs-internal-guid-f3c8525c-7fff-7baa-8995-7f3dfedeea0e"><span>Have you been dreaming of a home theater? Well, adorn your entertainment center with a smart, compact soundbar from Sonos. The Sonos Beam speaker is specifically tuned by Oscar-winning sound engineers to deliver the most lifelike sound. And for the </span><em>pi&egrave;ce de r&eacute;sistance</em><span>, we suggest a smart TV with a 4K or</span><span> </span><span>8K HD resolution so you can see every strand of the Grinch&rsquo;s green fur. Enable your TV to become the ultimate hub of information, and get help with things such as the morning traffic, the daily weather forecast and controlling your TV and movie content with just your voice.</span></span></span></p>
<p><span><span><span><img src="https://cdn.avbportal.com/magento-media/smart-home-holidays_theater.jpg?w=700" /></span></span></span></p>
<p><span><span><span><span id="docs-internal-guid-15e9f7f4-7fff-bdd6-cc93-b0ec41ee4de3"><span>Don&rsquo;t get bogged down by the details this holiday season. Let us help you make your days merry and bright with the latest in smart-home tech. Give us a call today!</span></span></span></span></span></p>

4 Ways to Get the Most Out of Your Smart Home This Holiday Season

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