Welcome to Knollcrest Christmas

This site explains our annual traditional Christmas Lighting Display, why we do it, and what is involved to design and run it.  If you haven't seen it in action, see these sample videos. Other videos are scattered around the internet, but you should see a live show to fully appreciate the lights and variety of music.

  See Home Video       See Shopping Mall Display that we created

We use the term "Christmas" because that is what we have always called it.  We respect the beliefs of people to celebrate the holidays with your own religion, yet don't bother sending suggestions about using a term like "Winter Holiday!"

THE PURPOSE
There are many reasons for our elaborate display. It's a way to use my past experience as a musician and electronics entrepreneur to have a fun hobby, bring enjoyment to others, and most importantly to help some very sick children. 

THE DISPLAY
Our display has 15,000 lights and a mile of wire. A computer sends wireless signals to several controllers on 144 separate electrical circuits.  Music is transmitted on FM radio to viewers in cars.  We aren't trying to be the biggest or best. Many similar displays exist across America. Over 20 of them are by friends or commercial displays I helped design.  While some displays are huge, this is not about winning a popularity contest.  It's to help children with life threatening disorders through the generosity of donations.  Of course you can come just to watch. There is no obligation to donate and we don't pester you.  Also, you don't need to donate every time you come.  Most people come back several times.

SCHEDULE
See the "SHOWS" page for dates and time.  They change during the season.  Shows are 30 minutes and run longer at night long in early season.  From Chistmas week through New Year, shows are shortened to 15 minutes to allow more people an opportunity to see it.  Equipment is weatherproof, so shows usually run regardless of rain.  We hope you can come by to see us this year, and we wish the best and safest of holidays to all.

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