A Holliday Lights Extravaganza!...in Florida?

South Florida's warm temperatures and bikini-clad sunbathers make it the butt of holiday jokes -- like the one about Floridians decorating palm trees in their homes instead of Christmas trees? Coming from New York, I was surprised to find out that Floridians take their holiday decorating very seriously -- spending hundreds and thousands of dollars to turn their tropical homes into a light-studded, holiday wonderlands! Indulge yourself now for some insight on the "WatercoolerDiaires" on KBTVonline!

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[Spooky4137]

Absolutely lovely example of Florida at it's best!

[aeschubert]

Lights (and the bills) are your gift to everyone!

[Eszychowski]

"kitschig" doesn't even begin to describe this!  how about schrecklick?

[Texasred63]

Its because alot of them are snowbirds down from the north and that is there way of being home!!

[butterbluemchen90]

OMG..i am from germany..and we havn't that much of lights on the streets..i think its "KITSCHIG"!!!

[EchoVT]

It's got to be more pleasant putting up (and taking down)lights in the south with the warm temps and lack of ice and snow than up here in Vermont!

[JeannieSolutions]

Great job ... this piece has brightened my Holiday .... Looking at Christmas lights without having to drive at night is fantastic!

[JeannieSolutions]

I arrived in Daytona Beach in March of 1972 ... I was totally amazed with "lights on palm trees" ... Thanks for bringing back some memories of my first year in Florida .... you captured "Christmas in Florida" ....

[maximum250]

must be something about tropical climates. outdoor xmas decorating is like a national pastime in my neighborhood surrounding moon valley cc in north phoenix. the neighborhood association even gives out awards called 'the 12 homes of christmas.' never was like this in boston where i grew up or new hamphire where i went to school.

[WatercoolerDiaries]

Welcome to the Weekend Edition of the "WatercoolerDiaries" on KBTVonline! Watch our round-up of the most extravagant light displays dotting the Sunshine State this Holiday Season! And don't forget to leave your comments in the box provided; have a wonderful weekend! ;-)