Americans love Christmas. Nowhere is the evidence more apparent than in the wild proliferation in recent years of yard displays--it seems that as Christmas draws near, the artist in all of us emerges (given a long extension cord and a few thousand lights). Even towns have gotten into the act, decorating just as lavishly and sometimes just as zanily as its residents. Here is a geographically arranged list of great light displays both public and private all over Texas--all you'll need to enjoy them is a full tank of gas.

In the sidebar, Christina Patoski takes us on a Christmas tour of some of the state's best front yards.

from Merry Christmas America

Wayfarer's Holiday, Fort Worth
Honk if you love Santa! Midge Lovell takes the holiday spirit with her wherever she goes--cruising out on the open road, or just resting in the driveway. St. Nick always leaves an extra battery under the tree.

For more Christmas lights links:
Central Texas Lights
…And then there were Christmas Lights
Let There Be LIGHTS!
San Antonio Las Luminarias
Christmas Lights at Heritage Square
Christmas Light Critique
Christmas In South Texas
Colors of Christmas
Christmas at Old Fort Concho