"Leake is also a holiday lights illuminator at his house in Redding. Over the past 15 years, his display has grown from 20 strands of light outlining his house's roof to 50,000 lights covering his house and yard. Two years ago, Leake took over managing the California Christmas Lights site and has made it easier than ever to allow holiday light display creators to list their houses to help everyone come together and share in the festive spirit of the holiday."
"This year, some of the Bay Area's favorite holiday light displays have gone dark. One of San Francisco's most brilliant displays, 68 Castro St., has disappeared, after the owner put the house up for sale after moving away from the region. However, the Bay Area's largest light display, Deacon Dave's house in Livermore, with over 957,000 lights, continues to shine brighter every year."
Cold weather and short days have made the Bay Area feel like Christmas, prompting many people to visit holiday light displays. Community members gather to admire lights, putting aside disagreements and becoming mesmerized. Joseph Leake moderates the California Christmas Lights website and builds elaborate displays at his Redding home, growing from 20 strands to 50,000 lights. The site enables creators to list their houses to encourage community visits. Some favorites have gone dark, including 68 Castro St. after the owner moved and listed the house for sale. Deacon Dave's Livermore display, with over 957,000 lights, remains the largest and keeps expanding. Two local houses will appear on The Great Christmas Light Fight.
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