Even The Grinch Would Marvel At The Christmas Light Display At The Christmas House In South Carolina
Christmastime brings with it a wealth of ways to celebrate the season and perhaps one of our favorites is the practice of lighting up your own home, either inside or out, with twinkling displays. Most families make a tradition out of visiting neighboring homes and communities to view these displays each year. And while we’ve featured public, fee-related drive-through and walk-through Christmas light displays you can enjoy this season, there are countless communities and single homes that really deck the halls, too. There’s one, in particular, that’s referred to as The Christmas House. Let’s take a look:
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The Christmas House, located near Inman, first started decorating for the holidays in 1973, only a few years after suburban America itself began lining the eaves and more of their homes during the Christmas season in the 1960s.
Aside from the sparkling decor and themed displays, The Christmas House alone is worth the drive. Circa 1884, it was built over a two-year period with timber from the property. The grand home looks beautiful any time of year, but at Christmastime... it's simply magical.
The displays this year include 100,000 sparkling lights. The sheer number and variety of displays earmarks this as one of the biggest single home displays in the Upstate.
But light displays aren't the only thing you'll find as you drive through the property. The family makes it a point to include a nativity scene each year.
And each year, something new and spectacular is added. For 2019, it's a brand new Frozen display in honor of the release of Frozen II. This new display, alone, has 20,000 lights.
There's no need to get outside in the cold to enjoy the lights at The Christmas House. This drive-through display is clearly visible from your vehicle and you can visit and/or drive through as many times as you like.
Generations of families make visiting The Christmas House an annual tradition during the holidays. And a special group of the homeowners' friends and family make setting up this special display each year a tradition of their own.
Did we mention it’s absolutely free? Of course, donations are always appreciated (there’s a donation box in plain view). The Christmas House will flip the switch for the season at 5:30 p.m. on Thanksgiving night through December 31, 2019. For more information, see the official Facebook page for The Christmas House in Inman.
Robin Jarvis is a travel and entertainment writer and editor for OnlyInYourState.com with a bachelor's degree in Journalism. Her love for travel has taken her to many parts of the world. She spent more than two decades living on the coast in South Carolina and currently lives in the mountains of North Carolina - although she still makes it back to see family in South Carolina quite often. When she's not working, she loves to hike, kayak, and check out new adventures. Get in touch at [email protected]
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