Welcome to Knollcrest Christmas

This site explains our annual Christmas synchronized lighting display with comments about why we do this, and what is involved to design and install it.  If you haven't seen it in action, Watch a Sample Video.  There are several videos scattered around the internet, but you should see a live show to fully appreciate all of the lights and variety of music.

Note: We use the term "Christmas" on this site☺  That is what we have always called it.  We respect all religious beliefs for people to celebrate the holidays as they prefer, yet our celebration is Christmas.

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

THE DISPLAY
Our display has 15,000 lights and a mile of wire. It is controlled by a computer sending wireless signals to 9 controllers on 144 separate electrical circuits.  Music is transmitted from our house on FM radio to viewers in cars.  We aren't trying to be the biggest or best; just enjoyable. There are other similar displays across America. Over 20 of them are by friends or commercial displays that I've helped design.  Some displays are huge, but this is not about winning a popularity contest.  It's to help children with life threatening disorders through the generosity of donations.  At our house curb is a locked donation box to collect tax-deductible contributions (cash or checks) for a sponsored organization that we newly select each year based on strict criteria. Of course, we want people to just come to watch. There is no obligation to donate as we don't pressure people.  Don't think you need to donate every time you come either.  Most people come back several times.  Results are posted on our our site and information board.

SCHEDULE
The display runs nightly from Thanksgiving to New Year.  See the "SHOWS" page for exact dates and time. Shows runs automatically, lasts about 30 minutes, and consists of 6 to 8 songs.  Shows are repeated several times each night.  Equipment is weatherproof, so shows run regardless of rain.  See details about the display and charity on other pages. 

We hope you can come by to see us this year, and we wish the best and safest of holidays to all.

Visitors since 2003

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