1 00:00:01,668 --> 00:00:03,586 Together: Three, two, one! 2 00:00:03,586 --> 00:00:05,714 Let it snow! 3 00:00:05,714 --> 00:00:08,800 Narrator: Have your "elf" a merry little Christmas... 4 00:00:08,800 --> 00:00:11,803 This is elf-tastic! 5 00:00:11,803 --> 00:00:14,306 Narrator: ...as more families drive... [ Horn honks ] 6 00:00:14,306 --> 00:00:15,849 Woman: This is our community parade! 7 00:00:15,849 --> 00:00:17,184 Taniya: Yeah! 8 00:00:17,184 --> 00:00:19,645 ...to winterize their wonderlands. 9 00:00:19,645 --> 00:00:22,231 It is snowing lights here. 10 00:00:22,231 --> 00:00:23,774 And Judge Taniya Nayak... Whoo! 11 00:00:23,774 --> 00:00:25,567 This is adorable. 12 00:00:25,567 --> 00:00:28,195 Narrator: ...awards our $50,000 prize. 13 00:00:28,195 --> 00:00:30,197 Boom! Nice! 14 00:00:30,197 --> 00:00:32,783 So get ready for a real treat... 15 00:00:32,783 --> 00:00:35,661 Something smells really yummy over here. 16 00:00:35,661 --> 00:00:37,454 ...because "The Great Christmas Light Fight"... 17 00:00:37,454 --> 00:00:39,039 This is epic. 18 00:00:39,039 --> 00:00:41,166 ...is on! 19 00:00:41,166 --> 00:00:43,710 Santa, we are on a time crunch. 20 00:00:43,710 --> 00:00:45,003 I leave in the morning. 21 00:00:45,003 --> 00:00:46,922 [ Laughter ] 22 00:00:46,922 --> 00:00:48,173 [ Electricity crackling ] 23 00:00:48,173 --> 00:00:51,301 ♪♪ 24 00:00:51,301 --> 00:00:52,761 [ Bells jingle ] 25 00:00:52,761 --> 00:00:57,599 ♪♪ 26 00:00:57,599 --> 00:00:59,268 Both: We're the Loders! 27 00:00:59,268 --> 00:01:01,061 Welcome to Elf Town... 28 00:01:01,061 --> 00:01:02,688 Where elves are everywhere. 29 00:01:02,688 --> 00:01:05,357 [ Laughter ] Hey! 30 00:01:05,357 --> 00:01:07,943 Have him kind of looking down toward the hot tub. 31 00:01:07,943 --> 00:01:11,280 We are the liaisons for Elf Town. 32 00:01:11,280 --> 00:01:13,490 The whole town is centered around elves, 33 00:01:13,490 --> 00:01:15,409 and we didn't go out and buy a town. 34 00:01:15,409 --> 00:01:17,035 We made a town. 35 00:01:17,035 --> 00:01:19,580 Imagine Santa's Sweet Shoppe. 36 00:01:19,580 --> 00:01:22,541 Come up here to visit the Ski Shop. 37 00:01:22,541 --> 00:01:24,293 [ Electricity crackling ] 38 00:01:24,293 --> 00:01:26,670 We found a welding coach and spent a couple of months 39 00:01:26,670 --> 00:01:27,796 learning to weld. 40 00:01:27,796 --> 00:01:28,672 David: That's a pretty weld. 41 00:01:28,672 --> 00:01:30,549 Thank you. 42 00:01:30,549 --> 00:01:32,884 So you'll never see any place like Elf Town. 43 00:01:32,884 --> 00:01:37,264 Elf Town is very elf-nique. Elf-nique. [ Laughs ] 44 00:01:37,264 --> 00:01:39,474 Now all we need is a little elf magic. 45 00:01:39,474 --> 00:01:40,475 Pow! 46 00:01:40,475 --> 00:01:42,102 Wow! 47 00:01:42,102 --> 00:01:44,646 This is our love and our hobby. 48 00:01:44,646 --> 00:01:48,525 And so it's a really nice thing to create things together. 49 00:01:48,525 --> 00:01:50,736 Elf frosting goes on pink and it turns white. 50 00:01:50,736 --> 00:01:51,695 You want to know why? 51 00:01:51,695 --> 00:01:52,946 Yes. Tell me why. 52 00:01:52,946 --> 00:01:54,948 Because it's magical! 53 00:01:54,948 --> 00:01:57,367 [ Laughs ] 54 00:01:57,367 --> 00:01:59,161 I thought it was huge when it started. 55 00:01:59,161 --> 00:02:01,330 You know, it felt huge. 56 00:02:01,330 --> 00:02:05,083 So it's really cool to see Elf Town to what it's grown to. 57 00:02:05,083 --> 00:02:07,461 Cake delivery. The elves are gonna love that. Cake delivery. 58 00:02:07,461 --> 00:02:09,920 What's your favorite part of Elf Town? 59 00:02:09,920 --> 00:02:11,965 Being an elf. 60 00:02:11,965 --> 00:02:12,841 Being an elf. Man: Oh. 61 00:02:12,841 --> 00:02:14,343 All aboard! 62 00:02:14,343 --> 00:02:16,261 ♪ Da, da-da, da ♪ 63 00:02:16,261 --> 00:02:18,388 Melissa: Taniya sees a lot of the world's best displays. 64 00:02:18,388 --> 00:02:20,682 We want her to come and say, 65 00:02:20,682 --> 00:02:23,393 "Wow. I have never seen anything like this before." 66 00:02:23,393 --> 00:02:30,442 ♪♪ 67 00:02:30,442 --> 00:02:32,361 [ Cheers and applause ] 68 00:02:32,361 --> 00:02:36,323 Heeeey! 69 00:02:36,323 --> 00:02:37,407 Hey, hey! 70 00:02:37,407 --> 00:02:39,993 Hi! Hi, everyone! 71 00:02:39,993 --> 00:02:41,161 Merry Christmas! 72 00:02:41,161 --> 00:02:43,580 Oh, what's up, you guys? 73 00:02:43,580 --> 00:02:46,375 Hello. Yes! 74 00:02:46,375 --> 00:02:48,877 Whoo! Wow! 75 00:02:48,877 --> 00:02:50,170 Welcome! Hi. 76 00:02:50,170 --> 00:02:51,421 Welcome. Thank you. 77 00:02:51,421 --> 00:02:53,173 Welcome. 78 00:02:53,173 --> 00:02:54,383 Hi. Merry Christmas, everybody. 79 00:02:54,383 --> 00:02:55,842 -Merry Christmas. -Merry Christmas. 80 00:02:55,842 --> 00:02:57,803 Whoo! So we're the Loders. 81 00:02:57,803 --> 00:02:59,304 I'm Melissa, and this is my husband, David. 82 00:02:59,304 --> 00:03:01,306 And we want to welcome you to Elf Town. 83 00:03:01,306 --> 00:03:02,682 Yes! Elf Town? Yes. 84 00:03:02,682 --> 00:03:04,559 Okay, well, you know something? 85 00:03:04,559 --> 00:03:05,977 I see a lot of little elves around here. 86 00:03:05,977 --> 00:03:07,688 We have lots of elves around here. Yes. 87 00:03:07,688 --> 00:03:11,233 So in 2011, we had a little knock at the door, 88 00:03:11,233 --> 00:03:13,318 and these little elves were there. 89 00:03:13,318 --> 00:03:15,278 They said, "We think you guys have great holiday spirit. 90 00:03:15,278 --> 00:03:17,406 We want to build Elf Town in your yard 91 00:03:17,406 --> 00:03:19,491 as our southern workstation." 92 00:03:19,491 --> 00:03:21,326 That is so nice. 93 00:03:21,326 --> 00:03:23,245 Well, we thought so. So we said, "Sure." Yes. 94 00:03:23,245 --> 00:03:25,789 And we started to notice after a few years 95 00:03:25,789 --> 00:03:29,209 that when they would come in, we would get ridiculously happy. 96 00:03:29,209 --> 00:03:32,337 And the next thing you know... 97 00:03:32,337 --> 00:03:33,922 Okay. 98 00:03:33,922 --> 00:03:36,133 ...we morphed. So every fall, this happens. 99 00:03:36,133 --> 00:03:38,176 Okay. 100 00:03:38,176 --> 00:03:40,262 So we have to give you a warning -- 101 00:03:40,262 --> 00:03:41,972 Going into Elf Town, you never know what's gonna happen. 102 00:03:41,972 --> 00:03:43,723 Oh, boy. Here's the deal. 103 00:03:43,723 --> 00:03:45,559 Elves are a little skittish, 104 00:03:45,559 --> 00:03:48,186 and so they're gonna have a little test for you. 105 00:03:48,186 --> 00:03:49,646 And what they what they want you to do 106 00:03:49,646 --> 00:03:51,273 is to have you complete this toy train 107 00:03:51,273 --> 00:03:53,608 by hammering the smokestack in. 108 00:03:53,608 --> 00:03:55,652 And when the lights come on, it goes in Santa's bag. 109 00:03:55,652 --> 00:03:57,487 And if it's acceptable, Elf Town will illuminate. 110 00:03:57,487 --> 00:03:59,781 I am so excited. 111 00:03:59,781 --> 00:04:01,324 I'm ready to learn new things. Come on. Okay. Ready? Come on in. 112 00:04:01,324 --> 00:04:03,326 Then come on in. 113 00:04:03,326 --> 00:04:05,579 Oh, that's good. Taniya Express. So... 114 00:04:05,579 --> 00:04:07,581 Melissa: Taniya Express. The Taniya Express. 115 00:04:07,581 --> 00:04:08,915 So what are we gonna say? 116 00:04:08,915 --> 00:04:10,041 We're counting down from three. 117 00:04:10,041 --> 00:04:11,501 "Three, two, one. Elf Town." 118 00:04:11,501 --> 00:04:12,377 Got it, everyone? 119 00:04:12,377 --> 00:04:13,545 -Yeah! -Yeah! 120 00:04:13,545 --> 00:04:15,172 Let's do it. 121 00:04:15,172 --> 00:04:17,632 Together: Three, two... 122 00:04:17,632 --> 00:04:18,632 one! 123 00:04:18,632 --> 00:04:20,802 Elf Town! 124 00:04:20,802 --> 00:04:22,429 [ Cheers and applause ] 125 00:04:22,429 --> 00:04:23,513 Yeah! 126 00:04:23,513 --> 00:04:25,182 Yeah! 127 00:04:25,182 --> 00:04:26,600 [ Cheers and applause ] 128 00:04:26,600 --> 00:04:29,936 It worked! David: And it works! 129 00:04:29,936 --> 00:04:32,522 [ Cheers and applause continues ] 130 00:04:32,522 --> 00:04:35,984 This is elf-tastic! 131 00:04:35,984 --> 00:04:39,154 I never knew elves could be so big. Melissa: Welcome to Elf Town. 132 00:04:39,154 --> 00:04:41,782 This is cool. They come in all shapes and sizes. 133 00:04:41,782 --> 00:04:44,117 Incredible. That's the mayor of Elf Town. That's Elfis. 134 00:04:44,117 --> 00:04:46,703 That is the biggest elf I've ever seen. 135 00:04:46,703 --> 00:04:48,747 It's a 20-footer. 136 00:04:48,747 --> 00:04:52,000 And you've got mega trees and trees wrapped in lights. 137 00:04:52,000 --> 00:04:53,418 I see a Ferris wheel. 138 00:04:53,418 --> 00:04:55,587 Yes! 139 00:04:55,587 --> 00:04:57,130 [ Crowd cheering ] 140 00:04:57,130 --> 00:04:59,174 And a great big giant train 141 00:04:59,174 --> 00:05:00,217 choo-chooing across the yard. 142 00:05:00,217 --> 00:05:01,676 Choo-chooing across. 143 00:05:01,676 --> 00:05:04,262 ♪♪ 144 00:05:04,262 --> 00:05:06,223 And all of these little stations. 145 00:05:06,223 --> 00:05:07,182 I mean, the elves have to work. 146 00:05:07,182 --> 00:05:08,266 This is Main Street. They do. 147 00:05:08,266 --> 00:05:09,643 Ooh, and a little elf tavern. 148 00:05:09,643 --> 00:05:12,312 Okay. Little tavern. 149 00:05:12,312 --> 00:05:14,189 We'll be hitting that up after a long day's work. We will be hitting that. You bet. 150 00:05:14,189 --> 00:05:16,399 You bet. And I also noticed in Texas, 151 00:05:16,399 --> 00:05:18,193 you've got a little bit of snow going on. 152 00:05:18,193 --> 00:05:19,778 A little bit. Only in Texas. Just a little bit. 153 00:05:19,778 --> 00:05:20,737 We don't get much, but... 154 00:05:20,737 --> 00:05:22,364 Oh, this is so cool. 155 00:05:22,364 --> 00:05:23,615 Can we go take a look? 156 00:05:23,615 --> 00:05:25,033 Let's go. We can. Let's do it. 157 00:05:25,033 --> 00:05:26,201 Guys, you want to come? Let's go in 158 00:05:26,201 --> 00:05:27,285 and take a look. 159 00:05:27,285 --> 00:05:28,620 Woman: Yay! 160 00:05:28,620 --> 00:05:33,083 ♪♪ 161 00:05:33,083 --> 00:05:35,043 Man: I like the slide right here with the toys. 162 00:05:35,043 --> 00:05:36,169 Man #2: That's cool. 163 00:05:36,169 --> 00:05:37,546 Hi, Santa. Hi, Santa. 164 00:05:37,546 --> 00:05:38,880 Hi, Santa. 165 00:05:38,880 --> 00:05:40,632 Taniya: Choo-choo! 166 00:05:40,632 --> 00:05:44,052 I have been eyeballing this train from the moment 167 00:05:44,052 --> 00:05:46,388 the display started. 168 00:05:46,388 --> 00:05:47,806 Hey! Whoa! Hey! 169 00:05:47,806 --> 00:05:49,182 Hey! Hey. 170 00:05:49,182 --> 00:05:50,350 -Hey! -Whoo! Hi. 171 00:05:50,350 --> 00:05:52,477 Welcome to the Elf Express. 172 00:05:52,477 --> 00:05:54,479 Oh, my gosh. Come on, boys. 173 00:05:54,479 --> 00:05:57,232 Let's go load the train. 174 00:05:57,232 --> 00:05:58,859 They're always working. What can I say? 175 00:05:58,859 --> 00:06:00,402 -These elves. -Busy elves. 176 00:06:00,402 --> 00:06:04,573 Okay, so this train is huge. It looks life-sized. 177 00:06:04,573 --> 00:06:06,700 David: It's almost 30 feet long. Four cars. 178 00:06:06,700 --> 00:06:08,618 Oh, wow. 179 00:06:08,618 --> 00:06:10,912 And if you notice -- In the toy car, your toy made it. 180 00:06:10,912 --> 00:06:12,872 It passed the muster. Ah, yes! 181 00:06:12,872 --> 00:06:15,417 I like that you have an area right here with the lamppost 182 00:06:15,417 --> 00:06:17,002 that says where everything is... Melissa: Mm-hmm. 183 00:06:17,002 --> 00:06:18,962 ...directing you in the town. Right. 184 00:06:18,962 --> 00:06:21,089 [ Hissing ] Even the engine running 185 00:06:21,089 --> 00:06:23,675 sounds like the train is moving. Mm-hmm. 186 00:06:23,675 --> 00:06:25,677 So how did you get the engine to go? 187 00:06:25,677 --> 00:06:28,930 So let me remove the top and you can see how the smoke works. 188 00:06:28,930 --> 00:06:31,266 Oh. This is -- Whoa! 189 00:06:31,266 --> 00:06:33,518 I love the effect with the smoke. 190 00:06:33,518 --> 00:06:36,354 And then if you look under there, 191 00:06:36,354 --> 00:06:39,107 you can see the lawn mower wheels. 192 00:06:39,107 --> 00:06:41,318 And then it's just different automotive belts. 193 00:06:41,318 --> 00:06:43,111 Do you just figure this stuff out? 194 00:06:43,111 --> 00:06:44,529 It's just a lot of trial and error. 195 00:06:44,529 --> 00:06:46,698 Trial, error. Whatever it takes, right? 196 00:06:46,698 --> 00:06:48,366 -Whatever it takes. -Some of everything. 197 00:06:48,366 --> 00:06:49,868 Whatever it takes to get the motor running, baby. 198 00:06:49,868 --> 00:06:52,203 Shall we choo-choo on? 199 00:06:52,203 --> 00:06:54,539 We should choo-choo! All aboard to the next stop. 200 00:06:54,539 --> 00:06:56,708 Choo-choo! All right. Choo-choo! 201 00:06:56,708 --> 00:07:01,254 ♪♪ 202 00:07:01,254 --> 00:07:02,422 Tell me about the Ferris wheel. 203 00:07:02,422 --> 00:07:04,174 These are my favorite. 204 00:07:04,174 --> 00:07:06,301 David: We like the old school, as you can see. 205 00:07:06,301 --> 00:07:08,178 So we wired it with the traditional Christmas lights. 206 00:07:08,178 --> 00:07:11,056 Yes. The garland and the ornaments. Melissa: Mm-hmm. 207 00:07:11,056 --> 00:07:13,016 It's such a nice touch. 208 00:07:13,016 --> 00:07:14,559 Let me turn this off and you can come around 209 00:07:14,559 --> 00:07:17,020 and see how it works. [ Switch clicks ] 210 00:07:17,020 --> 00:07:19,648 So it spins with an automotive wiper motor. 211 00:07:19,648 --> 00:07:23,026 And then we made the chairs out of corrugated plastic. 212 00:07:23,026 --> 00:07:25,278 Nice. 213 00:07:25,278 --> 00:07:26,738 And then these are just gas pipe, 1/2 inch, 214 00:07:26,738 --> 00:07:29,282 that's screwed in, and we use PVC spacers 215 00:07:29,282 --> 00:07:30,825 to keep it from hitting the lights. 216 00:07:30,825 --> 00:07:32,369 Okay. You figured all that out. And so... 217 00:07:32,369 --> 00:07:33,995 I'm very impressed. 218 00:07:33,995 --> 00:07:34,829 Come on, Taniya. Let's go this way. 219 00:07:34,829 --> 00:07:36,247 More to see. 220 00:07:36,247 --> 00:07:42,128 ♪♪ 221 00:07:42,128 --> 00:07:43,421 [ Indistinct conversations ] 222 00:07:43,421 --> 00:07:44,589 Yeah. 223 00:07:44,589 --> 00:07:47,550 ♪♪ 224 00:07:47,550 --> 00:07:49,219 [ Camera shutter clicks ] 225 00:07:49,219 --> 00:07:50,553 Melissa: Okay, I want to introduce you 226 00:07:50,553 --> 00:07:51,763 to somebody very special. 227 00:07:51,763 --> 00:07:52,972 This is the mayor of Elf Town. 228 00:07:52,972 --> 00:07:54,849 His name is Elfis. 229 00:07:54,849 --> 00:07:56,559 He is 20 feet tall 230 00:07:56,559 --> 00:08:00,355 and he is made out of PVC pipe, wire, deco mesh. 231 00:08:00,355 --> 00:08:03,108 It has the look of loofahs, bath loofahs. 232 00:08:03,108 --> 00:08:04,651 Right, right. It's deco mesh 233 00:08:04,651 --> 00:08:06,152 that I take and put in poofs 234 00:08:06,152 --> 00:08:08,154 and then put them on with pipe cleaners. 235 00:08:08,154 --> 00:08:10,657 Do you know how many poofs it takes to make an elf? 236 00:08:10,657 --> 00:08:12,283 Thousands. 237 00:08:12,283 --> 00:08:13,994 Thousands of poofs. Of poofs. 238 00:08:13,994 --> 00:08:15,495 It looks amazing, 239 00:08:15,495 --> 00:08:17,414 the texture and the color. Mm-hmm. 240 00:08:17,414 --> 00:08:19,916 It's poof perfect. It is poof perfect. 241 00:08:19,916 --> 00:08:22,001 And people assume we can't go in our door. 242 00:08:22,001 --> 00:08:23,753 Watch this. 243 00:08:23,753 --> 00:08:26,297 Oh, that is perfect. 244 00:08:26,297 --> 00:08:27,549 It's in four pieces. 245 00:08:27,549 --> 00:08:29,342 So good. 246 00:08:29,342 --> 00:08:31,052 Taniya, we actually have a lot more to show you. 247 00:08:31,052 --> 00:08:32,886 Okay. And just like that, poof! 248 00:08:32,886 --> 00:08:34,264 We're gone. 249 00:08:34,264 --> 00:08:38,226 ♪♪ 250 00:08:38,226 --> 00:08:40,311 [ Indistinct conversations ] 251 00:08:40,311 --> 00:08:41,895 -Look at that. -Yeah. 252 00:08:41,895 --> 00:08:43,606 Oh, my goodness. 253 00:08:43,606 --> 00:08:46,818 Taniya: Hey, look at this! Ski Shop. 254 00:08:46,818 --> 00:08:48,111 This looks so professional. 255 00:08:48,111 --> 00:08:50,030 I love the design of it. 256 00:08:50,030 --> 00:08:52,115 I love the details that are inside. 257 00:08:52,115 --> 00:08:53,491 Did you guys actually make this? 258 00:08:53,491 --> 00:08:55,535 David: We did. From scratch? 259 00:08:55,535 --> 00:08:57,245 From scratch. From scratch. 260 00:08:57,245 --> 00:08:58,913 One of the neat features is the roof. 261 00:08:58,913 --> 00:09:00,665 Melissa used paracord to come up with the shingles... 262 00:09:00,665 --> 00:09:02,834 Make the shingles. Can you see it? ...with some... 263 00:09:02,834 --> 00:09:05,712 Yeah, that gives it that really elf-y village vibe. Elf-y. 264 00:09:05,712 --> 00:09:07,922 Exactly. Exactly. That's so fun. 265 00:09:07,922 --> 00:09:09,424 Let's head on over to the tavern. 266 00:09:09,424 --> 00:09:11,301 This is adorable. 267 00:09:11,301 --> 00:09:12,969 And it looks like someone's had a few 268 00:09:12,969 --> 00:09:14,971 too many hot chocolates over here. 269 00:09:14,971 --> 00:09:16,973 -Hot Shot. -Hot Shots? 270 00:09:16,973 --> 00:09:18,433 Melissa: It's elf Hot Shot. 271 00:09:18,433 --> 00:09:19,976 Oh, I love this place. 272 00:09:19,976 --> 00:09:21,978 All right. Gonna head down the road in Elf Town 273 00:09:21,978 --> 00:09:23,229 this way. 274 00:09:23,229 --> 00:09:25,231 Okay, so now we're at Elf School, 275 00:09:25,231 --> 00:09:27,358 which it cannot be fun and games all the time. 276 00:09:27,358 --> 00:09:30,028 Melissa: No. No. We have to learn to be an elf. So... 277 00:09:30,028 --> 00:09:33,114 You've created an entire elf village. 278 00:09:33,114 --> 00:09:36,701 The effect is that much more spectacular because of the fact 279 00:09:36,701 --> 00:09:38,036 that fact that you have the snow 280 00:09:38,036 --> 00:09:39,954 covering your entire yard. Mm-hmm. 281 00:09:39,954 --> 00:09:41,998 What is this material? 282 00:09:41,998 --> 00:09:44,375 It's just white Astroturf. 283 00:09:44,375 --> 00:09:45,919 It's Astroturf? Uh-huh. 284 00:09:45,919 --> 00:09:47,545 In white? In white. 285 00:09:47,545 --> 00:09:50,215 And, also, it's dual-purpose. We like the look of it, 286 00:09:50,215 --> 00:09:51,841 but it also covers the cords. 287 00:09:51,841 --> 00:09:53,676 Did the elves teach you that? 288 00:09:53,676 --> 00:09:55,428 They did. They're very good. They did. Right. 289 00:09:55,428 --> 00:09:56,638 Well, I like it. It's a great touch. 290 00:09:56,638 --> 00:09:58,014 Thank you. 291 00:09:58,014 --> 00:10:04,145 ♪♪ 292 00:10:04,145 --> 00:10:07,357 Ooh, something smells really yummy over here. 293 00:10:07,357 --> 00:10:09,150 Hello! Ooh! 294 00:10:09,150 --> 00:10:10,360 Hi. Welcome to the Sweet Shoppe. 295 00:10:10,360 --> 00:10:12,695 Thank you. You look like you have been baking. 296 00:10:12,695 --> 00:10:14,531 Oh, it's been a busy day. 297 00:10:14,531 --> 00:10:18,451 Our special item is our beautiful cakes made 298 00:10:18,451 --> 00:10:21,204 by my elf aunt Melissa. She worked very hard on them. 299 00:10:21,204 --> 00:10:23,373 I love it. 300 00:10:23,373 --> 00:10:25,542 Melissa: Made these cakes out of construction putty, so... 301 00:10:25,542 --> 00:10:28,711 They look so real and so tasty. So... 302 00:10:28,711 --> 00:10:30,088 they are waterproof, though. 303 00:10:30,088 --> 00:10:31,589 I have to say, 304 00:10:31,589 --> 00:10:34,050 I'm so impressed how you came up with the design 305 00:10:34,050 --> 00:10:36,636 the decoration and this purple. 306 00:10:36,636 --> 00:10:38,847 It all works for what you would imagine 307 00:10:38,847 --> 00:10:41,015 an elf sweet shop would look like. David: Mm-hmm. 308 00:10:41,015 --> 00:10:43,309 Melissa: Nice. We're very glad. 309 00:10:43,309 --> 00:10:46,771 We have one more surprise for you. 310 00:10:46,771 --> 00:10:48,523 A spa! Santa's Spa. 311 00:10:48,523 --> 00:10:50,233 Santa's Spa. 312 00:10:50,233 --> 00:10:53,152 This is great. "No elves allowed." 313 00:10:53,152 --> 00:10:58,366 ♪♪ 314 00:10:58,366 --> 00:11:00,201 What are you doing here? 315 00:11:00,201 --> 00:11:02,203 [ Electricity crackles, bells jingle ] 316 00:11:05,206 --> 00:11:08,209 We have one more surprise for you. 317 00:11:08,209 --> 00:11:11,880 ♪♪ 318 00:11:11,880 --> 00:11:13,923 Look! We have a visitor. 319 00:11:13,923 --> 00:11:16,092 Ho ho ho! Santa and Mrs. Claus! 320 00:11:16,092 --> 00:11:17,677 Welcome to my spa. 321 00:11:17,677 --> 00:11:19,512 What are you doing here? 322 00:11:19,512 --> 00:11:21,639 Santa's been kind of down on his back, 323 00:11:21,639 --> 00:11:23,016 so he needed to take a little soak. 324 00:11:23,016 --> 00:11:24,726 I've been working on my health. 325 00:11:24,726 --> 00:11:26,102 But my healthcare's usually pretty good. 326 00:11:26,102 --> 00:11:27,854 I never end up in the hospital 327 00:11:27,854 --> 00:11:29,981 because I have private "elf"-care. 328 00:11:29,981 --> 00:11:33,109 Oh! Good. Very nice. 329 00:11:33,109 --> 00:11:35,278 I did notice that there are no elves allowed. 330 00:11:35,278 --> 00:11:37,238 They're not allowed back here. 331 00:11:37,238 --> 00:11:39,282 No, they're too silly and they make a mess. 332 00:11:39,282 --> 00:11:40,867 Well, I think this is great. You know what? 333 00:11:40,867 --> 00:11:43,119 I agree with you -- Self-care is everything. 334 00:11:43,119 --> 00:11:44,704 -It is. It truly is. -Absolutely. 335 00:11:44,704 --> 00:11:48,583 However, Santa, we are on a time crunch. 336 00:11:48,583 --> 00:11:49,959 I leave in the morning. 337 00:11:49,959 --> 00:11:52,170 Okay. [ Laughter ] 338 00:11:52,170 --> 00:11:54,464 This is a great surprise. 339 00:11:54,464 --> 00:11:56,633 I love that you decorated this entire spot... 340 00:11:56,633 --> 00:11:58,009 Melissa: Mm-hmm. ...with lights all around. 341 00:11:58,009 --> 00:11:59,219 It's wonderful. 342 00:11:59,219 --> 00:12:01,012 I did notice, by the way -- 343 00:12:01,012 --> 00:12:03,348 You're gonna need a little more tightened security. 344 00:12:03,348 --> 00:12:04,766 I see some elves peeking over. 345 00:12:04,766 --> 00:12:06,476 -Oh, those little rascals. -Oh, yes. 346 00:12:06,476 --> 00:12:08,728 All right. We'll let you guys soak in peace. 347 00:12:08,728 --> 00:12:10,188 Thank you. Merry Christmas. 348 00:12:10,188 --> 00:12:11,648 -Merry Christmas to you. -Merry Christmas. 349 00:12:11,648 --> 00:12:12,690 Bye. Ho ho ho! 350 00:12:12,690 --> 00:12:14,317 Bye. 351 00:12:14,317 --> 00:12:16,152 Taniya: This display was so much fun. 352 00:12:16,152 --> 00:12:18,446 I got a chance to get an inside peek 353 00:12:18,446 --> 00:12:20,823 at how these elves live their life. 354 00:12:20,823 --> 00:12:22,367 They have everything, 355 00:12:22,367 --> 00:12:27,038 from education, to work, to play, 356 00:12:27,038 --> 00:12:29,332 even food and beverages. 357 00:12:29,332 --> 00:12:33,503 This display just had me feeling a little bit different, 358 00:12:33,503 --> 00:12:37,590 but I can't really seem to put a finger on it. 359 00:12:37,590 --> 00:12:40,009 [ Ting! ] 360 00:12:40,009 --> 00:12:43,179 So many funny surprises and good times. 361 00:12:43,179 --> 00:12:46,516 I felt so welcomed into Elf Town. 362 00:12:46,516 --> 00:12:49,185 This has been an incredible experience 363 00:12:49,185 --> 00:12:51,145 and we had a blast with you. 364 00:12:51,145 --> 00:12:52,981 Good. Well, I have to get going. We loved it. 365 00:12:52,981 --> 00:12:54,774 Big hug. Absolutely. 366 00:12:54,774 --> 00:12:56,109 Merry Christmas. 367 00:12:56,109 --> 00:12:57,485 Merry Christmas. Merry Christmas. 368 00:12:57,485 --> 00:12:58,903 Safe travels. 369 00:12:58,903 --> 00:13:00,321 Bye. Happy holidays. Bye. 370 00:13:00,321 --> 00:13:01,572 Bye. 371 00:13:01,572 --> 00:13:03,324 Melissa: She was pretty elf-tastic. 372 00:13:03,324 --> 00:13:04,575 Yep. 373 00:13:04,575 --> 00:13:06,536 That was so fun. Yeah, it was. 374 00:13:06,536 --> 00:13:12,959 ♪♪ 375 00:13:12,959 --> 00:13:17,380 Together: Merry Christmas! We're the Perez family! 376 00:13:17,380 --> 00:13:20,758 Welcome to Meemaw's magical Christmas wonderland! 377 00:13:20,758 --> 00:13:23,469 -Whoo! -Yay! 378 00:13:23,469 --> 00:13:25,555 Terri: Donna, lookit. The curtains. Donna: Yeah? 379 00:13:25,555 --> 00:13:27,640 The wind blew them all the way up. 380 00:13:27,640 --> 00:13:30,059 [ Gasps ] Oh, my gosh. Lookit. All the way over Santa. 381 00:13:30,059 --> 00:13:33,479 I started this about 10 years ago and I'm learning as I go. 382 00:13:33,479 --> 00:13:35,440 Every year, I learn something new. 383 00:13:35,440 --> 00:13:38,776 We use a pulley system for all of these items 384 00:13:38,776 --> 00:13:40,611 that go really high. 385 00:13:40,611 --> 00:13:43,239 I want just every square inch covered. 386 00:13:43,239 --> 00:13:45,325 They don't have to be perfect perfect, 387 00:13:45,325 --> 00:13:46,826 but they have to look like a nice set 388 00:13:46,826 --> 00:13:48,995 of curtains hanging down. 389 00:13:48,995 --> 00:13:50,455 I have what I call the wall of curtains. 390 00:13:50,455 --> 00:13:53,833 It goes about 23 feet high. 391 00:13:53,833 --> 00:13:55,418 Hold on, hold on. Okay. 392 00:13:55,418 --> 00:13:56,669 I almost got it. 393 00:13:56,669 --> 00:13:57,795 Oh. You do? Awesome. 394 00:13:57,795 --> 00:13:58,838 Oh! Did you get it? 395 00:13:58,838 --> 00:14:00,131 No. Oh. 396 00:14:00,131 --> 00:14:01,716 [ Laughter ] 397 00:14:01,716 --> 00:14:03,718 Even the ground has lights. 398 00:14:03,718 --> 00:14:08,890 I made 50-some nets that create the snow scene over my grass. 399 00:14:08,890 --> 00:14:13,353 I zip-tie these to my rolls of plastic. 400 00:14:13,353 --> 00:14:17,607 This year, I used 11,000 zip ties. 401 00:14:17,607 --> 00:14:19,484 I think I'm a zip tie expert. 402 00:14:22,528 --> 00:14:25,907 I do this display mostly for my grandchildren. 403 00:14:25,907 --> 00:14:27,700 I have 13 of them. 404 00:14:27,700 --> 00:14:28,951 That looks cool, huh, Maverick? 405 00:14:28,951 --> 00:14:30,078 What does it look like, Maverick? 406 00:14:30,078 --> 00:14:32,747 A lollipop's head. Exactly. 407 00:14:32,747 --> 00:14:34,916 Brayde: Ever since I was young, we've always bonded over it, 408 00:14:34,916 --> 00:14:36,918 the whole family. 409 00:14:36,918 --> 00:14:41,005 And honestly, it's just -- It's magical. 410 00:14:41,005 --> 00:14:42,298 Hold on. It's not staying. 411 00:14:42,298 --> 00:14:44,258 [ Exclaims, laughs ] 412 00:14:44,258 --> 00:14:46,260 Yeah! 413 00:14:46,260 --> 00:14:48,638 Terri: I would say I probably spend about five months out 414 00:14:48,638 --> 00:14:51,265 of the year creating my display. 415 00:14:51,265 --> 00:14:52,683 Okay. Oh. [ Groans ] 416 00:14:52,683 --> 00:14:55,311 Oh, Tom. I knew I'd miss. [ Laughs ] 417 00:14:55,311 --> 00:14:56,646 -Tom! -That's all right, honey. 418 00:14:56,646 --> 00:14:57,772 Don't worry. 419 00:14:57,772 --> 00:14:59,315 Even if it broke, I have extras. 420 00:14:59,315 --> 00:15:00,483 Every day, 421 00:15:00,483 --> 00:15:02,777 from waking up to going to bed, 422 00:15:02,777 --> 00:15:04,904 it's just lights, lights, lights, lights, lights. 423 00:15:04,904 --> 00:15:07,615 Sometimes it'll be midnight. She'll still be out there. 424 00:15:07,615 --> 00:15:09,742 I'll say, "You really have to come in now. 425 00:15:09,742 --> 00:15:11,577 You'll look like a crazy person if you stay out all night long." 426 00:15:11,577 --> 00:15:13,329 [ Laughter ] 427 00:15:13,329 --> 00:15:14,997 Terri: I will be out there until very late. 428 00:15:14,997 --> 00:15:17,750 And sometimes I hear people out there. 429 00:15:17,750 --> 00:15:20,586 So I kind of hide a little bit and don't let them see me. 430 00:15:20,586 --> 00:15:22,797 I don't want to be the crazy light lady. 431 00:15:22,797 --> 00:15:25,383 [ Laughs ] 432 00:15:25,383 --> 00:15:27,593 You guys made these so wonderfully. 433 00:15:27,593 --> 00:15:28,928 It makes me want to eat one. 434 00:15:28,928 --> 00:15:31,180 [ Laughs ] Later. 435 00:15:31,180 --> 00:15:33,182 Later. Later. 436 00:15:33,182 --> 00:15:35,810 After Taniya sees them, huh? Yep. 437 00:15:35,810 --> 00:15:40,523 When I turn the lights on, the feeling I get is indescribable. 438 00:15:40,523 --> 00:15:43,985 It's the power of peace and happiness and joy and magic. 439 00:15:43,985 --> 00:15:45,903 It's the magic of Christmas. 440 00:15:45,903 --> 00:15:47,905 Yeah! 441 00:15:47,905 --> 00:15:53,161 ♪♪ 442 00:15:53,161 --> 00:15:55,913 -Here comes Taniya. -Oh, my God! 443 00:15:55,913 --> 00:15:58,416 Man: Whoo! Whoa! 444 00:15:58,416 --> 00:16:00,418 Whoa! I can't believe it! 445 00:16:00,418 --> 00:16:03,212 Oh, my goodness! What?! I can't bel-- Oh! 446 00:16:03,212 --> 00:16:05,256 What? What? You're more beautiful in person. 447 00:16:05,256 --> 00:16:07,633 Thank you. Huh? 448 00:16:07,633 --> 00:16:09,802 You're just so gorgeous. Oh, my gosh. 449 00:16:09,802 --> 00:16:11,220 Look who's talking, girlfriend. 450 00:16:11,220 --> 00:16:12,680 I just can't... Look at this. 451 00:16:12,680 --> 00:16:14,807 Whoo! I can't believe you're here. 452 00:16:14,807 --> 00:16:16,100 What's your name? 453 00:16:16,100 --> 00:16:17,518 Terri. These are my children 454 00:16:17,518 --> 00:16:19,896 and two of my grandchildren. 455 00:16:19,896 --> 00:16:22,273 And this is my husband, Tom. 456 00:16:22,273 --> 00:16:24,192 Tom. Hi. Hi. Thank you. Appreciate it. 457 00:16:24,192 --> 00:16:26,652 Thanks, everybody. [ Crowd cheering ] 458 00:16:26,652 --> 00:16:29,780 I started doing this for my grandchildren. 459 00:16:29,780 --> 00:16:31,616 We have 13 grandchildren. 460 00:16:31,616 --> 00:16:34,076 Whoa! Lucky 13. Man: Yeah. 461 00:16:34,076 --> 00:16:36,245 So with 13 grandchildren, 462 00:16:36,245 --> 00:16:38,039 there's a lot of other grandmas I compete with. 463 00:16:38,039 --> 00:16:39,415 Yeah, I bet. 464 00:16:39,415 --> 00:16:41,626 And so I had to make it really spectacular 465 00:16:41,626 --> 00:16:44,337 so the grandkids always say, "We want to go 466 00:16:44,337 --> 00:16:45,880 to Meemaw's house for Christmas." Yes. I love it. 467 00:16:45,880 --> 00:16:47,798 [ Laughter ] 468 00:16:47,798 --> 00:16:50,468 I have everything hooked up by one command. Okay. 469 00:16:50,468 --> 00:16:54,013 Would you like to ask Santa to let it snow? 470 00:16:54,013 --> 00:16:57,558 I would. Out here in California? 471 00:16:57,558 --> 00:16:59,852 Absolutely. Santa lets it snow. I mean... 472 00:16:59,852 --> 00:17:01,687 Would you guys like to see it snow? Man: We're ready. We're ready. 473 00:17:01,687 --> 00:17:03,397 -Yeah! -Whoo! 474 00:17:03,397 --> 00:17:05,148 Well, let's count it down. 475 00:17:05,148 --> 00:17:09,069 Together: In three, two, one! 476 00:17:09,069 --> 00:17:12,114 Santa, let it snow! 477 00:17:12,114 --> 00:17:13,491 [ Crowd cheering ] 478 00:17:13,491 --> 00:17:14,450 Oh, my goodness! 479 00:17:17,453 --> 00:17:21,040 Santa, let it snow! 480 00:17:21,040 --> 00:17:23,084 [ Crowd cheering ] 481 00:17:23,084 --> 00:17:26,087 Yes! 482 00:17:26,087 --> 00:17:27,838 Wow! 483 00:17:27,838 --> 00:17:30,508 Look at this! 484 00:17:30,508 --> 00:17:32,468 Oh, my goodness! Woman: Oh, my gosh. 485 00:17:32,468 --> 00:17:37,598 You have filled in every single part of your lawn, 486 00:17:37,598 --> 00:17:40,101 your driveway, your house with lights. Terri: Everywhere. 487 00:17:40,101 --> 00:17:43,104 It is snowing lights here. 488 00:17:43,104 --> 00:17:45,356 It's, like, sparkling like your jacket. 489 00:17:45,356 --> 00:17:47,483 This is incredible! 490 00:17:47,483 --> 00:17:50,027 I see every color of the rainbow here. 491 00:17:50,027 --> 00:17:52,572 Did you take crayons and color in 492 00:17:52,572 --> 00:17:54,115 this entire yard? Yeah. 493 00:17:54,115 --> 00:17:56,742 Yes? That's what it looks like. 494 00:17:56,742 --> 00:17:58,369 Terri: Taniya, would you like to take a tour? 495 00:17:58,369 --> 00:18:00,496 I'd love to show you all the lights. 496 00:18:00,496 --> 00:18:02,540 I want to see every single one of them. 497 00:18:02,540 --> 00:18:04,834 I will show you everything! I can't wait! Okay. 498 00:18:04,834 --> 00:18:06,460 All right. Come on, guys. Let's go. 499 00:18:06,460 --> 00:18:07,878 Let's go. 500 00:18:07,878 --> 00:18:10,214 -Whoo! -Whoo! 501 00:18:10,214 --> 00:18:12,383 Oh, my gosh. These angels are new. 502 00:18:12,383 --> 00:18:13,551 Man: That's cool. 503 00:18:13,551 --> 00:18:16,596 [ Indistinct conversations ] 504 00:18:16,596 --> 00:18:18,180 Terri: The ground almost vibrates, doesn't it, 505 00:18:18,180 --> 00:18:19,432 with all those lights? Taniya: Yeah. Yeah. 506 00:18:19,432 --> 00:18:20,891 Absolutely. -Wow. 507 00:18:20,891 --> 00:18:23,978 I will tell you -- This is epic. 508 00:18:23,978 --> 00:18:26,230 Epic. So many lights, Terri. 509 00:18:26,230 --> 00:18:29,525 Terri: Yes, that's my goal -- to have everything I can 510 00:18:29,525 --> 00:18:31,569 packed very tightly with lights. 511 00:18:31,569 --> 00:18:35,448 What I do is, I buy 50-foot-wide rolls of plastic grids. Yes. 512 00:18:35,448 --> 00:18:38,534 And I take strands of lights and I lay them out, 513 00:18:38,534 --> 00:18:40,953 and every two lights, I put a zip tie. 514 00:18:40,953 --> 00:18:43,748 We have a lot of trees, and we get a lot of leaves. 515 00:18:43,748 --> 00:18:46,250 Yes. And we have to blow the leaves. 516 00:18:46,250 --> 00:18:47,752 And this way, the lights stay where they're supposed to be... 517 00:18:47,752 --> 00:18:49,420 Okay. ...and not blow away. 518 00:18:49,420 --> 00:18:53,341 Yes. You are redefining grandma chic, okay, 519 00:18:53,341 --> 00:18:55,593 because, you know, there's a lot of grandmas 520 00:18:55,593 --> 00:18:56,927 that like to knit or crochet sweaters. 521 00:18:56,927 --> 00:18:58,554 This, Grandma? 522 00:18:58,554 --> 00:19:00,806 I feel like you've knitted a blanket of lights here. 523 00:19:00,806 --> 00:19:03,726 Exactly. Our snowflakes that you see here. 524 00:19:03,726 --> 00:19:05,311 Yes. 525 00:19:05,311 --> 00:19:07,229 My son made them out of coat hangers. 526 00:19:07,229 --> 00:19:09,023 Plastic coat hangers. Whoa! Really? 527 00:19:09,023 --> 00:19:11,901 Yes. That is the coolest DIY. 528 00:19:11,901 --> 00:19:14,445 Yes. It's so cool. Really. You would never know. 529 00:19:14,445 --> 00:19:15,988 I love that. 530 00:19:15,988 --> 00:19:18,824 ♪♪ 531 00:19:18,824 --> 00:19:20,076 So these lights here -- 532 00:19:20,076 --> 00:19:21,911 I've always had lights bordering 533 00:19:21,911 --> 00:19:23,746 so people will walk through the lights. 534 00:19:23,746 --> 00:19:25,539 But when I had synthetic lawn put in, 535 00:19:25,539 --> 00:19:27,541 we couldn't put holes in it. 536 00:19:27,541 --> 00:19:30,044 So to hold these lights on the pathway, 537 00:19:30,044 --> 00:19:32,672 I get a plastic pot... Okay. 538 00:19:32,672 --> 00:19:33,881 ...and I fill it with cement. 539 00:19:33,881 --> 00:19:35,549 What? That's cement? 540 00:19:35,549 --> 00:19:37,093 And then I flip it over, 541 00:19:37,093 --> 00:19:39,178 and through the little hole in the pot, 542 00:19:39,178 --> 00:19:41,722 I put PVC and let it dry. Oh. 543 00:19:41,722 --> 00:19:45,017 And then we paint it and stripe it like a candy cane. 544 00:19:45,017 --> 00:19:46,685 So clever. 545 00:19:46,685 --> 00:19:48,312 And we call these our toilet brush holders. 546 00:19:48,312 --> 00:19:49,730 What? Why? 547 00:19:49,730 --> 00:19:52,149 They look like a toilet brush. Yeah. 548 00:19:52,149 --> 00:19:53,901 There's so many lights, so many colors. 549 00:19:53,901 --> 00:19:56,237 And best of all, a lot of DIY. 550 00:19:56,237 --> 00:19:58,072 So I'm loving what you've done with this space. 551 00:19:58,072 --> 00:19:59,615 Thank you. It's been -- Yeah. 552 00:19:59,615 --> 00:20:01,033 It's been a labor of love. 553 00:20:01,033 --> 00:20:02,410 And we love it. I can tell. 554 00:20:02,410 --> 00:20:03,786 Yes. 555 00:20:03,786 --> 00:20:09,041 ♪♪ 556 00:20:09,041 --> 00:20:10,876 I'd like to show you something 557 00:20:10,876 --> 00:20:13,254 that my lovely grandchildren have made. Hi. What's going on? 558 00:20:13,254 --> 00:20:15,673 So this is a lollipop garden. 559 00:20:15,673 --> 00:20:16,632 We've actually been actually been spending a lot of time 560 00:20:16,632 --> 00:20:18,676 building this together, me and him. 561 00:20:18,676 --> 00:20:20,678 Taniya: I've never seen healthier, 562 00:20:20,678 --> 00:20:24,223 more beautiful lollipops growing out of a garden before. 563 00:20:24,223 --> 00:20:25,891 How did you make them? 564 00:20:25,891 --> 00:20:28,519 I wrap the tape on a pool noodle 565 00:20:28,519 --> 00:20:30,896 and stick the bow on the PVC pipe. 566 00:20:30,896 --> 00:20:32,231 It's perfect. 567 00:20:32,231 --> 00:20:34,525 And I did the lights. You did? 568 00:20:34,525 --> 00:20:37,528 What a great job. Boom! Nice! 569 00:20:37,528 --> 00:20:39,113 All right, well, thank you, guys. Brayde: Of course. 570 00:20:39,113 --> 00:20:40,448 I better go before I start plucking them 571 00:20:40,448 --> 00:20:41,615 and taking them with me. [ Laughs ] 572 00:20:41,615 --> 00:20:47,872 ♪♪ 573 00:20:47,872 --> 00:20:49,707 Ah! Look at this! 574 00:20:49,707 --> 00:20:51,750 Look who's there. 575 00:20:51,750 --> 00:20:55,129 [ Laughs ] Get over here! Get over. Little guys. 576 00:20:55,129 --> 00:20:56,672 Hi. Hi. Hi. -They're puppies. 577 00:20:56,672 --> 00:21:01,719 Hi, there. Hi, my little angel. 578 00:21:01,719 --> 00:21:05,139 You have me at dogs, but I will say, 579 00:21:05,139 --> 00:21:08,225 as much as they are stealing the show right now, 580 00:21:08,225 --> 00:21:10,269 this is adorable. 581 00:21:10,269 --> 00:21:12,354 It's a swing, but it looks like a gondola. 582 00:21:12,354 --> 00:21:14,982 Yes, my daughter designed it and painted it, 583 00:21:14,982 --> 00:21:18,235 and my son Tony cut all of those out himself. Nice. 584 00:21:18,235 --> 00:21:20,905 We wanted a little backdrop to a snow scene. 585 00:21:20,905 --> 00:21:23,449 This was really clever. 586 00:21:23,449 --> 00:21:25,701 I've never seen anybody turn a swing set into a gondola. 587 00:21:25,701 --> 00:21:27,286 The trees. Yeah, we thought that would be fun and... 588 00:21:27,286 --> 00:21:29,038 And you have all the snow all around. 589 00:21:29,038 --> 00:21:30,956 All the snow and our skis on the side. 590 00:21:30,956 --> 00:21:32,583 Yeah. You guys look great. 591 00:21:32,583 --> 00:21:34,543 Hi, guys. And I love this whole setup. 592 00:21:34,543 --> 00:21:36,420 Let me show you our snowman family. 593 00:21:36,420 --> 00:21:38,380 Taniya: Oh. So cute. 594 00:21:38,380 --> 00:21:40,591 And they're in their winter wonderland here. 595 00:21:40,591 --> 00:21:42,593 And it's snowing on them. 596 00:21:42,593 --> 00:21:46,055 And they are the end of our tunnel here... Okay. 597 00:21:46,055 --> 00:21:47,765 ...that the kids love to go through. 598 00:21:47,765 --> 00:21:50,226 This is how we dress the driveway up. 599 00:21:50,226 --> 00:21:51,727 This is so fun. 600 00:21:51,727 --> 00:21:53,103 We love it. 601 00:21:53,103 --> 00:21:57,358 ♪♪ 602 00:21:57,358 --> 00:22:00,361 Hey. What's happening? Hey. What's going on? 603 00:22:00,361 --> 00:22:03,280 I love this. Tell me what's happening here. 604 00:22:03,280 --> 00:22:05,449 Well, we have our candy cane towers... 605 00:22:05,449 --> 00:22:08,786 Yes. ...that have about 2,000 lights on each. 606 00:22:08,786 --> 00:22:10,621 And this is -- Yeah. I believe it. 607 00:22:10,621 --> 00:22:12,832 It's dense. Densely wrapped, just like the whole yard. 608 00:22:12,832 --> 00:22:14,625 -Yeah. -Here you go, Taniya. 609 00:22:14,625 --> 00:22:17,044 Aww. Thank you. You're welcome. 610 00:22:17,044 --> 00:22:19,713 Terri: So every year, the children, when they come here... Uh-huh. 611 00:22:19,713 --> 00:22:23,008 ...they get to select a candy cane from the gingerbread house. 612 00:22:23,008 --> 00:22:25,427 I bet they love that. Oh, they love it. 613 00:22:25,427 --> 00:22:27,930 But there's one more thing they really love. Yeah? 614 00:22:27,930 --> 00:22:30,432 When it snows in Danville. 615 00:22:30,432 --> 00:22:32,184 -Oh! Look at that! -Whoa! 616 00:22:32,184 --> 00:22:34,895 Brayde: Oh, man. Oh, that's perfect. 617 00:22:34,895 --> 00:22:36,730 So you were not kidding when you said... 618 00:22:36,730 --> 00:22:38,857 It really snows in Danville. ..."Let it snow." 619 00:22:38,857 --> 00:22:40,234 Oh, that's so fun. 620 00:22:40,234 --> 00:22:42,027 -Yay! -Yay! 621 00:22:42,027 --> 00:22:44,822 Man: All right! [ Group cheering ] 622 00:22:44,822 --> 00:22:47,157 This is like Christmas from where I'm from. 623 00:22:47,157 --> 00:22:48,826 [ Laughter ] 624 00:22:48,826 --> 00:22:50,995 Taniya: Terri's display is like a pot 625 00:22:50,995 --> 00:22:53,497 of your grandma's favorite stew. 626 00:22:53,497 --> 00:22:55,207 It has everything in it 627 00:22:55,207 --> 00:22:57,459 that fills your heart and fills your soul. 628 00:22:57,459 --> 00:23:00,796 She had playful moments, elegant moments. 629 00:23:00,796 --> 00:23:05,175 This has all of the ingredients of a perfect display. 630 00:23:05,175 --> 00:23:07,469 The moment the lights turned on, 631 00:23:07,469 --> 00:23:11,140 I felt truly like it was snowing Christmas lights. 632 00:23:11,140 --> 00:23:13,100 Terri: Oh, yes. That's our goal -- 633 00:23:13,100 --> 00:23:15,144 is to have every square inch covered in Christmas lights. 634 00:23:15,144 --> 00:23:17,104 You did. You know? 635 00:23:17,104 --> 00:23:18,897 And to be able to bring this kind of joy 636 00:23:18,897 --> 00:23:22,902 to this amazing family and my grandkids and to the community, 637 00:23:22,902 --> 00:23:24,695 it's beautiful. 638 00:23:24,695 --> 00:23:28,157 Christmas at Meemaw's has always been unlike any other. 639 00:23:28,157 --> 00:23:31,076 But then to see the community also appreciate 640 00:23:31,076 --> 00:23:33,203 what she's done has just been 641 00:23:33,203 --> 00:23:35,914 really sweet and rewarding. Yeah. 642 00:23:35,914 --> 00:23:37,958 Yeah. Well, thank you for having me. 643 00:23:37,958 --> 00:23:39,460 We love you. Oh, I love you, too. 644 00:23:39,460 --> 00:23:41,337 We really mean that. 645 00:23:41,337 --> 00:23:43,172 Oh, thank you so much. 646 00:23:43,172 --> 00:23:44,882 Thank you, Taniya. Merry Christmas, everybody. 647 00:23:44,882 --> 00:23:45,841 Man: Bye, Taniya. Bye. 648 00:23:45,841 --> 00:23:47,301 -Bye. -Bye. 649 00:23:47,301 --> 00:23:50,763 Terri: Good job, everybody. Good job. 650 00:23:50,763 --> 00:23:52,264 Whoo! [ Clapping ] 651 00:23:52,264 --> 00:23:54,600 [ Electricity crackling, bells jingle ] 652 00:23:58,812 --> 00:23:59,855 [ Electricity crackles, bells jingles ] 653 00:23:59,855 --> 00:24:01,565 [ Drum cadence plays ] 654 00:24:01,565 --> 00:24:03,317 ♪♪ 655 00:24:03,317 --> 00:24:06,779 [ "Anchors Aweigh" plays ] 656 00:24:06,779 --> 00:24:08,238 Together: We're the Cadets! 657 00:24:08,238 --> 00:24:10,616 And I'm the Commander of Christmas. 658 00:24:10,616 --> 00:24:12,117 [ Laughs ] 659 00:24:12,117 --> 00:24:15,079 ♪♪ 660 00:24:15,079 --> 00:24:16,997 Hey, Dave, come take a look at this. 661 00:24:16,997 --> 00:24:18,999 Look at this. It's actually a real flag. It's beautiful. 662 00:24:18,999 --> 00:24:21,377 That -- That really enhanced it. Yeah. 663 00:24:21,377 --> 00:24:23,462 With the name Commander of Christmas, 664 00:24:23,462 --> 00:24:25,464 someone might ask, "Why? How do you get a name like that?" 665 00:24:25,464 --> 00:24:27,591 When we learned about his service and being a veteran, 666 00:24:27,591 --> 00:24:30,427 we decided to call him the Commander of Christmas. 667 00:24:30,427 --> 00:24:33,305 And if the community is the ones that he's commanding, 668 00:24:33,305 --> 00:24:36,016 why don't we call ourselves the Christmas Community Cadets? 669 00:24:36,016 --> 00:24:40,354 The flag for our veterans and the lights for our community. 670 00:24:40,354 --> 00:24:41,480 Yes, sir. 671 00:24:41,480 --> 00:24:44,024 Let's secure this arm. 672 00:24:44,024 --> 00:24:46,068 Dave: I'm a veteran of the Air Force, 673 00:24:46,068 --> 00:24:49,363 and my experience actually going through tech school 674 00:24:49,363 --> 00:24:51,156 taught me about electricity. 675 00:24:51,156 --> 00:24:52,991 Did we plug that one in? No, we didn't. 676 00:24:52,991 --> 00:24:54,034 This one's in it. Oh. Oh, this one's out. 677 00:24:54,034 --> 00:24:56,036 No, you're right. 678 00:24:56,036 --> 00:24:59,790 I use my electrical experience to do the display. 679 00:24:59,790 --> 00:25:01,208 Man: Those triangles weren't up there last year. 680 00:25:01,208 --> 00:25:03,293 Oh, they were up here, weren't they? 681 00:25:03,293 --> 00:25:05,170 The triangles were on the peaks. 682 00:25:05,170 --> 00:25:08,841 About three years ago, my balance, oh, it was so terrible, 683 00:25:08,841 --> 00:25:11,635 and climbing up on that roof, I had to stop. 684 00:25:11,635 --> 00:25:13,262 Dave: Let me get a tool for you. 685 00:25:13,262 --> 00:25:14,471 Thank you. You didn't get on a ladder. 686 00:25:14,471 --> 00:25:16,306 Thank you. 687 00:25:16,306 --> 00:25:20,936 Nate, he says, "You're not gonna stop. 688 00:25:20,936 --> 00:25:22,896 We're gonna do the lights for you. 689 00:25:22,896 --> 00:25:25,107 You just tell us where you want them." 690 00:25:25,107 --> 00:25:26,859 What do you think, Dave? Looks good? 691 00:25:26,859 --> 00:25:28,277 Looks good. Good. 692 00:25:28,277 --> 00:25:30,904 And he says, "No, no." 693 00:25:30,904 --> 00:25:32,948 He goes, "I don't want to put anyone else out. 694 00:25:32,948 --> 00:25:36,160 I'm gonna go ahead and shut it down after this season." 695 00:25:36,160 --> 00:25:37,911 And I kind of laughed and looked at him. 696 00:25:37,911 --> 00:25:40,831 I said, "I think we misunderstood each other." 697 00:25:40,831 --> 00:25:43,667 I said, "I wasn't asking you. I'm telling you." Adele: That's right. 698 00:25:43,667 --> 00:25:45,544 Yeah. "We're gonna decorate for you. 699 00:25:45,544 --> 00:25:48,088 All you have to do is point. That's right. 700 00:25:48,088 --> 00:25:50,382 And we'll put everything where you want it, 701 00:25:50,382 --> 00:25:51,800 because we can't have you shut this down." 702 00:25:51,800 --> 00:25:52,926 Yeah. 703 00:25:52,926 --> 00:25:54,678 Line them up. 704 00:25:54,678 --> 00:25:56,889 That one needs to come in a hair. This way? 705 00:25:56,889 --> 00:25:58,223 No. Your other one. This one here? 706 00:25:58,223 --> 00:26:00,726 Yes. 707 00:26:00,726 --> 00:26:02,853 It takes a lot of people to do something like this. 708 00:26:02,853 --> 00:26:06,857 We've got probably 15, to 25, to 30 people 709 00:26:06,857 --> 00:26:10,486 that go all in every season to help make this happen with Dave. 710 00:26:10,486 --> 00:26:12,780 -How's this look, Dave? -Everything looks good. 711 00:26:12,780 --> 00:26:14,490 Like it? Good job, guys. 712 00:26:14,490 --> 00:26:16,325 Thank you. Good. Love it. 713 00:26:16,325 --> 00:26:18,786 Adele: He says that he does it for the smiles. 714 00:26:18,786 --> 00:26:23,040 But through doing all of this, we have made friendships. 715 00:26:23,040 --> 00:26:25,292 Whew! We have met our neighbors. 716 00:26:25,292 --> 00:26:28,212 We have become a community. 717 00:26:28,212 --> 00:26:31,215 It's just created this awesome place to live. 718 00:26:31,215 --> 00:26:32,925 And it's all because of him. 719 00:26:32,925 --> 00:26:35,302 -Almost done. -Taniya's gonna love this. 720 00:26:38,597 --> 00:26:40,390 We love you, Dave. Love you, Dave. 721 00:26:40,390 --> 00:26:41,433 Love you, Dave. 722 00:26:41,433 --> 00:26:51,401 ♪♪ 723 00:26:51,401 --> 00:26:52,653 [ Cheers and applause ] 724 00:26:52,653 --> 00:26:54,238 Man: Hey! 725 00:26:54,238 --> 00:26:56,698 [ Cheers and applause continues ] 726 00:26:56,698 --> 00:26:58,992 Hi! 727 00:26:58,992 --> 00:27:01,245 Oh, my gosh! Hello. 728 00:27:01,245 --> 00:27:03,455 Hey. How are you? Hi. I'm good. 729 00:27:03,455 --> 00:27:05,958 My goodness. Oh, merry Christmas to you. 730 00:27:05,958 --> 00:27:08,126 My name is Dave. 731 00:27:08,126 --> 00:27:09,044 I'm Commander of the Christmas Lights. 732 00:27:09,044 --> 00:27:10,462 Excellent. 733 00:27:10,462 --> 00:27:11,797 And this is Nate, second-in-command. 734 00:27:11,797 --> 00:27:13,715 Hi. How are you doing? 735 00:27:13,715 --> 00:27:14,508 We are the Christmas Community Cadets. Yeah. 736 00:27:14,508 --> 00:27:15,717 Yeah! Yeah. 737 00:27:15,717 --> 00:27:17,427 [ Cheers and applause ] 738 00:27:17,427 --> 00:27:19,263 I'm sensing a little theme here. 739 00:27:19,263 --> 00:27:22,141 And I see "U.S. Air Force." 740 00:27:22,141 --> 00:27:24,143 Are you a veteran? Yeah. I'm a veteran. 741 00:27:24,143 --> 00:27:26,562 Thank you for your service. Oh, that was a lot of years ago. 742 00:27:26,562 --> 00:27:29,314 That's okay. I still thank you for your service. Yep. 743 00:27:29,314 --> 00:27:30,983 How long have you been doing this? 744 00:27:30,983 --> 00:27:32,901 19 years. 19. 745 00:27:32,901 --> 00:27:36,446 But then it just got harder and harder, you know, 746 00:27:36,446 --> 00:27:40,075 and then -- till Nate came along and started helping. 747 00:27:40,075 --> 00:27:41,910 Are you a neighbor or are you related? 748 00:27:41,910 --> 00:27:43,245 Yeah, yeah. We're all neighbors here. He's a neighbor. 749 00:27:43,245 --> 00:27:45,706 That's great. I love that. Yeah. 750 00:27:45,706 --> 00:27:48,125 We all do this for Dave and for his heart and our love for him 751 00:27:48,125 --> 00:27:50,419 and the joy he's brought to this community. 752 00:27:50,419 --> 00:27:53,839 Yes! Dave! Let's hear it for him! [ Cheers and applause ] 753 00:27:53,839 --> 00:27:56,800 Woman: Whoo-hoo! 754 00:27:56,800 --> 00:27:58,468 I'm gonna get tears in my eyes. 755 00:27:58,468 --> 00:27:59,970 Aww. Woman: We love you, Dave. 756 00:27:59,970 --> 00:28:01,555 Yeah! 757 00:28:01,555 --> 00:28:04,141 [ Cheers and applause ] 758 00:28:04,141 --> 00:28:07,895 This is the best display of neighborly love I've ever seen. Dave: Yeah. But... 759 00:28:07,895 --> 00:28:10,355 Well, it takes a community to decorate a house like this. 760 00:28:10,355 --> 00:28:13,358 And so it takes a community to fire it up. 761 00:28:13,358 --> 00:28:16,194 Okay. So, everyone, man your stations. 762 00:28:16,194 --> 00:28:19,072 [ Crowd cheering ] All right! 763 00:28:19,072 --> 00:28:20,490 That's definitely an army right there. 764 00:28:20,490 --> 00:28:21,658 Yeah. 765 00:28:21,658 --> 00:28:22,868 [ Laughs ] 766 00:28:25,495 --> 00:28:27,664 [ Amplified ] All right. Is everybody ready? 767 00:28:27,664 --> 00:28:28,916 Together: Yes, sir! 768 00:28:28,916 --> 00:28:31,376 Stand by for countdown. All right. 769 00:28:31,376 --> 00:28:33,962 I'm gonna hand this over to you guys to do the countdown. All right. Amazing. 770 00:28:33,962 --> 00:28:37,049 Let's count down from three. Three... 771 00:28:37,049 --> 00:28:39,259 Together: Two, one! 772 00:28:39,259 --> 00:28:40,969 ♪♪ 773 00:28:40,969 --> 00:28:44,306 Yes! [ Cheers and applause ] 774 00:28:44,306 --> 00:28:45,557 Yeah! Oh, my gosh! 775 00:28:49,603 --> 00:28:50,687 Three... 776 00:28:50,687 --> 00:28:52,689 Together: Two, one! 777 00:28:52,689 --> 00:28:55,567 ♪♪ 778 00:28:55,567 --> 00:28:58,779 Yes! [ Cheers and applause ] 779 00:28:58,779 --> 00:28:59,905 Nate: Yeah! 780 00:28:59,905 --> 00:29:02,532 Wow! 781 00:29:02,532 --> 00:29:04,618 Oh, my gosh! 782 00:29:04,618 --> 00:29:08,789 This is beautiful! 783 00:29:08,789 --> 00:29:11,583 Your house kind of looks like a gingerbread house to me. 784 00:29:11,583 --> 00:29:12,876 Yeah. 785 00:29:12,876 --> 00:29:15,379 It's chock-full of goodness. 786 00:29:15,379 --> 00:29:18,048 The cars are spectacular. 787 00:29:18,048 --> 00:29:20,133 Dave: Isn't that something? Huh? Unbelievable. 788 00:29:20,133 --> 00:29:21,843 And something also unique. 789 00:29:21,843 --> 00:29:23,178 Something different. 790 00:29:23,178 --> 00:29:25,472 Something different. Thank you. 791 00:29:25,472 --> 00:29:28,267 I love all of these Christmas trees and rainbow colors 792 00:29:28,267 --> 00:29:30,227 and the snowflakes on the tree. 793 00:29:30,227 --> 00:29:31,853 I love the way you did the display. 794 00:29:31,853 --> 00:29:34,690 It's so intricate. 795 00:29:34,690 --> 00:29:38,193 This year is probably the best because of the help. 796 00:29:38,193 --> 00:29:40,529 It is gorgeous. The neighbors and the neighbors. 797 00:29:40,529 --> 00:29:42,572 I'm getting emotional myself 798 00:29:42,572 --> 00:29:44,241 just seeing the love in all that you've put through. 799 00:29:44,241 --> 00:29:46,159 I know you're crying. 800 00:29:46,159 --> 00:29:48,412 I'm crying. We're all crying over here. 801 00:29:48,412 --> 00:29:50,372 There's something really, really special about this 802 00:29:50,372 --> 00:29:52,416 that's just hitting straight to the heart. 803 00:29:52,416 --> 00:29:55,002 Well, that was my goal years ago... Yeah. 804 00:29:55,002 --> 00:29:58,338 ...to make the people smile. That was my goal. 805 00:29:58,338 --> 00:30:01,008 I feel like you accomplished that goal. 806 00:30:01,008 --> 00:30:02,759 I would like to get in there. 807 00:30:02,759 --> 00:30:05,178 Would you mind taking me in to see it? 808 00:30:05,178 --> 00:30:06,763 No. Come on. All right, come on, you guys. 809 00:30:06,763 --> 00:30:08,098 Come on. Come on. Let's all go. 810 00:30:08,098 --> 00:30:09,349 Watch out for this. All right. 811 00:30:09,349 --> 00:30:10,851 Let's go. Let's go. Come on. Come on. 812 00:30:10,851 --> 00:30:12,644 This is beautiful. 813 00:30:12,644 --> 00:30:19,443 ♪♪ 814 00:30:19,443 --> 00:30:21,236 This is amazing. Do you love it? 815 00:30:21,236 --> 00:30:23,864 I like Santa. You like the Santa? 816 00:30:23,864 --> 00:30:25,449 And what do you think of Mr. Dave? 817 00:30:25,449 --> 00:30:27,909 He's amazing. Amazing. One cool guy, huh? 818 00:30:27,909 --> 00:30:29,619 Yeah. Yes. 819 00:30:29,619 --> 00:30:35,042 ♪♪ 820 00:30:35,042 --> 00:30:37,127 Dave: See the red, white, and blue? 821 00:30:37,127 --> 00:30:38,962 Yeah. And the flag? 822 00:30:38,962 --> 00:30:42,090 I did this for the veterans. 823 00:30:42,090 --> 00:30:45,886 I really, really liked airfield lighting. 824 00:30:45,886 --> 00:30:48,305 And I was 21 years old, 825 00:30:48,305 --> 00:30:51,808 and they put me in charge at March Air Base -- 826 00:30:51,808 --> 00:30:53,643 airfield lighting. 827 00:30:53,643 --> 00:30:55,896 Is this where you developed a passion for lights? 828 00:30:55,896 --> 00:30:58,190 That's exactly right, believe it or not. Yeah. 829 00:30:58,190 --> 00:30:59,524 How old are you now? 830 00:30:59,524 --> 00:31:02,444 85. Yeah. 85. 831 00:31:02,444 --> 00:31:05,572 We're talking about 64 years of experience 832 00:31:05,572 --> 00:31:07,616 that you have working with lights. Right. Right. 833 00:31:07,616 --> 00:31:10,202 Which is why this is no surprise. 834 00:31:10,202 --> 00:31:12,120 Yeah. 835 00:31:12,120 --> 00:31:13,330 Nate: All right, Taniya, if you'd like to see more, 836 00:31:13,330 --> 00:31:14,748 we can head this way. 837 00:31:14,748 --> 00:31:17,000 Come on, Dave. [ Laughing ] Okay. 838 00:31:17,000 --> 00:31:18,502 Oh, boy. 839 00:31:20,462 --> 00:31:22,464 Taniya: What's happening? 840 00:31:22,464 --> 00:31:25,801 I feel like I'm just surrounded by Christmas love right here. 841 00:31:25,801 --> 00:31:27,928 Adele: That's right. Well, this is where it all began. 842 00:31:27,928 --> 00:31:30,305 We saw in the news 843 00:31:30,305 --> 00:31:32,682 that Dave was not gonna put out his display anymore. 844 00:31:32,682 --> 00:31:35,977 And Nate told Dave, "We're doing this." "Too bad." 845 00:31:35,977 --> 00:31:38,271 Yeah. And the whole community 846 00:31:38,271 --> 00:31:40,524 is a part of this display now. 847 00:31:40,524 --> 00:31:43,402 And, Taniya, some of these decorations 848 00:31:43,402 --> 00:31:45,862 are 20 to 30 years old... Oh, wow. 849 00:31:45,862 --> 00:31:47,739 ...such as this nutcracker. 850 00:31:47,739 --> 00:31:49,449 And when something breaks around here, 851 00:31:49,449 --> 00:31:50,534 we don't get rid of it. 852 00:31:50,534 --> 00:31:53,078 We just find ways to fix it. 853 00:31:53,078 --> 00:31:56,081 We have a special snowman, and as you can see here, 854 00:31:56,081 --> 00:31:58,625 he has a doorstopper for a nose. 855 00:31:58,625 --> 00:32:01,711 It's the imperfections that make it so perfect. 856 00:32:01,711 --> 00:32:03,422 It really does. 857 00:32:03,422 --> 00:32:05,257 Nate: If you'll come this way, 858 00:32:05,257 --> 00:32:07,259 we want to show you something else really cool. 859 00:32:07,259 --> 00:32:09,553 This is just to show some of the creativity 860 00:32:09,553 --> 00:32:12,264 that Dave has of building things and his ingenuity. 861 00:32:12,264 --> 00:32:14,766 Instead of putting hundreds of little nails 862 00:32:14,766 --> 00:32:17,394 or anything in the stucco of his house... Taniya: Right. 863 00:32:17,394 --> 00:32:20,730 ...this is a frame that's just been built to hug the stucco 864 00:32:20,730 --> 00:32:22,149 and pops right off. 865 00:32:22,149 --> 00:32:24,151 How is it stuck? 866 00:32:24,151 --> 00:32:27,696 He made it tight enough to hug and just hang. 867 00:32:27,696 --> 00:32:29,531 It's not the stucco that made it stuck. 868 00:32:29,531 --> 00:32:30,949 Yeah. It's Dave that made it stuck. 869 00:32:30,949 --> 00:32:32,784 Exactly. That is cool. 870 00:32:32,784 --> 00:32:35,620 And I actually really like the classic, vintage look 871 00:32:35,620 --> 00:32:38,915 of the lattice and the faceted bulbs. 872 00:32:38,915 --> 00:32:40,750 Absolutely. That is great. 873 00:32:40,750 --> 00:32:43,503 ♪♪ 874 00:32:43,503 --> 00:32:45,922 Hey, Dave. Hey, handsome. 875 00:32:45,922 --> 00:32:48,383 Were you putting up more lights? 876 00:32:48,383 --> 00:32:51,678 No, this is it. This is it. This is it. 877 00:32:51,678 --> 00:32:54,556 So this is something else that Dave built himself. 878 00:32:54,556 --> 00:32:56,516 This, as you can see, is a garage door, 879 00:32:56,516 --> 00:32:58,226 which is probably the most complicated thing 880 00:32:58,226 --> 00:32:59,728 to decorate for people. Right. 881 00:32:59,728 --> 00:33:01,021 I mean, you can't put screws in it. 882 00:33:01,021 --> 00:33:03,190 You can't -- You know, there's no way 883 00:33:03,190 --> 00:33:05,275 to really fasten things to a garage door. 884 00:33:05,275 --> 00:33:08,445 So what Dave did is, he actually put eye hooks up here... Oh. I see that. 885 00:33:08,445 --> 00:33:10,822 ...that just pop right down as one whole unit. 886 00:33:10,822 --> 00:33:12,407 That is great. 887 00:33:12,407 --> 00:33:13,617 There it is. Oh. 888 00:33:13,617 --> 00:33:14,618 And it looks pretty lightweight, too. 889 00:33:14,618 --> 00:33:15,994 It's very lightweight. 890 00:33:15,994 --> 00:33:18,246 Well done. Looks great. 891 00:33:18,246 --> 00:33:22,083 ♪♪ 892 00:33:22,083 --> 00:33:23,668 Let's check out the cars now. 893 00:33:23,668 --> 00:33:26,004 Oh, I have been waiting for this. 894 00:33:26,004 --> 00:33:27,839 This is so cool. 895 00:33:27,839 --> 00:33:30,717 What a great way to light up the driveway. 896 00:33:30,717 --> 00:33:32,761 It's a regular string of lights, 897 00:33:32,761 --> 00:33:36,932 but we're just using painter's tape and clear suction cups. 898 00:33:36,932 --> 00:33:38,934 From there, because of the lights 899 00:33:38,934 --> 00:33:40,310 and because it's dark out, 900 00:33:40,310 --> 00:33:42,229 you can't see that tape at all. 901 00:33:42,229 --> 00:33:43,730 You can't. Nate: Yeah. 902 00:33:43,730 --> 00:33:45,565 The tape won't do damage to the vintage car, 903 00:33:45,565 --> 00:33:46,900 but it is also holding up in the cold. 904 00:33:46,900 --> 00:33:48,818 Yeah. So that was smart, 905 00:33:48,818 --> 00:33:50,362 but I think it was also really smart 906 00:33:50,362 --> 00:33:52,948 to make it the foreground for the display. 907 00:33:52,948 --> 00:33:54,699 And it speaks to every bit 908 00:33:54,699 --> 00:33:57,994 of this whole classic, vintage vibe. Yeah. 909 00:33:57,994 --> 00:34:00,455 Yeah. Dave's vintage. The cars are vintage. Beautiful. 910 00:34:00,455 --> 00:34:02,499 It just -- It all brings right back to Dave. 911 00:34:02,499 --> 00:34:05,001 Did you just say Dave is vintage? 912 00:34:05,001 --> 00:34:07,128 I did. I think you did. 913 00:34:07,128 --> 00:34:09,797 In the best way. [ Laughs ] 914 00:34:09,797 --> 00:34:13,385 Taniya: This community not only shines a light on this display, 915 00:34:13,385 --> 00:34:15,303 but they also shine the light on Dave. 916 00:34:15,303 --> 00:34:17,097 85 years old, 917 00:34:17,097 --> 00:34:19,056 and everything that he does, he does it out of love. 918 00:34:19,056 --> 00:34:20,850 He does it for the community. 919 00:34:20,850 --> 00:34:22,268 You can just feel it. 920 00:34:22,268 --> 00:34:24,771 What a night. 921 00:34:24,771 --> 00:34:26,313 How much fun has this been, huh? 922 00:34:26,313 --> 00:34:28,358 This has been a lot of fun. Aww. 923 00:34:28,358 --> 00:34:30,860 You guys are truly incredible. Oh, my goodness. A lot of fun. 924 00:34:30,860 --> 00:34:32,862 I love the Christmas lights, 925 00:34:32,862 --> 00:34:35,949 the colors you use. It's so inviting. 926 00:34:35,949 --> 00:34:39,077 I know it's deeper than just putting up Christmas lights. Oh, yeah. 927 00:34:39,077 --> 00:34:41,079 The notion of bringing the community together 928 00:34:41,079 --> 00:34:43,873 is so strong here. Mm-hmm. 929 00:34:43,873 --> 00:34:45,500 Nate: It's been awesome. 930 00:34:45,500 --> 00:34:47,877 It's a cool experience to be able to see 931 00:34:47,877 --> 00:34:50,088 how happy it makes him. Oh, it does. 932 00:34:50,088 --> 00:34:51,505 He's done a lot for us 933 00:34:51,505 --> 00:34:53,800 and we just want to be able to give back. 934 00:34:53,800 --> 00:34:56,052 I can see that everybody gets emotional 935 00:34:56,052 --> 00:34:57,554 when we talk about this, Dave. 936 00:34:57,554 --> 00:34:59,806 We just love Dave. We love him. Yeah. 937 00:34:59,806 --> 00:35:01,558 He's a legend. 938 00:35:01,558 --> 00:35:03,643 Woman: He is. He is the staple of our community. 939 00:35:03,643 --> 00:35:05,061 Adele: Yeah. 940 00:35:05,061 --> 00:35:06,646 Nate: Being this community, 941 00:35:06,646 --> 00:35:08,565 and everything's done by the community, 942 00:35:08,565 --> 00:35:10,525 we have to send you off in style 943 00:35:10,525 --> 00:35:11,735 with a community send-off. -Yeah. 944 00:35:11,735 --> 00:35:13,069 Okay. Are you ready? 945 00:35:13,069 --> 00:35:15,947 I'm ready. All right. Bring it in! 946 00:35:15,947 --> 00:35:18,033 [ Horn honking ] 947 00:35:18,033 --> 00:35:20,535 Bring it in! Oh! You're kidding! 948 00:35:20,535 --> 00:35:22,245 Get out of here. Yeah! 949 00:35:22,245 --> 00:35:23,872 [ Group cheering ] 950 00:35:23,872 --> 00:35:25,206 Dave: Hey! What? 951 00:35:25,206 --> 00:35:26,916 -Oh. -This is our community parade. 952 00:35:26,916 --> 00:35:29,002 Yeah! Woman: Yay! 953 00:35:29,002 --> 00:35:32,213 That is incredible. Look at these guys! 954 00:35:32,213 --> 00:35:33,882 Hey! Whoo! 955 00:35:33,882 --> 00:35:36,593 -Oh, my goodness. -Yeah! 956 00:35:36,593 --> 00:35:40,388 [ Honk honks ] Dave: Hey! Yay! 957 00:35:40,388 --> 00:35:42,641 I did not expect this. 958 00:35:42,641 --> 00:35:43,975 This is awesome. 959 00:35:43,975 --> 00:35:45,602 Oh, my goodness. 960 00:35:45,602 --> 00:35:47,228 Nate: Your chariot has arrived. 961 00:35:47,228 --> 00:35:48,897 Wait, before I go, I need more hugs. Ohh. 962 00:35:48,897 --> 00:35:51,941 Get in here! Oh, get in here. Get in here! 963 00:35:51,941 --> 00:35:54,152 Oh, you guys are amazing. Woman: Thank you. 964 00:35:54,152 --> 00:35:55,445 Bye. Merry Christmas. Goodbye. 965 00:35:55,445 --> 00:35:57,113 Merry Christmas! 966 00:35:57,113 --> 00:35:58,990 Whoo-hoo-hoo! 967 00:35:58,990 --> 00:36:00,992 Wow. 968 00:36:00,992 --> 00:36:02,911 Oh, cool. Boy, what a day, huh? 969 00:36:02,911 --> 00:36:04,871 Hop on in. Riding out with style. 970 00:36:04,871 --> 00:36:06,873 There we go. Thank you. 971 00:36:06,873 --> 00:36:11,336 This is the best display of community love. 972 00:36:11,336 --> 00:36:13,421 I've seen some really cool displays, 973 00:36:13,421 --> 00:36:15,465 but only one can be the champion 974 00:36:15,465 --> 00:36:17,676 of "The Great Christmas Light Fight." 975 00:36:17,676 --> 00:36:20,845 And now I have a really tough decision to make. 976 00:36:20,845 --> 00:36:23,181 Woman: Come back and see us sometime! 977 00:36:23,181 --> 00:36:24,766 -Merry Christmas! -Bye! 978 00:36:24,766 --> 00:36:27,018 Taniya: Yay! Merry Christmas. 979 00:36:27,018 --> 00:36:28,269 Merry Christmas. So fun. 980 00:36:28,269 --> 00:36:29,688 [ Horn honks ] Dave: Yeah! 981 00:36:29,688 --> 00:36:31,690 -Good job. -She loved it. 982 00:36:31,690 --> 00:36:33,233 Nate: Love it. Let's go inside, guys. Woman: Yes! Yes! 983 00:36:33,233 --> 00:36:34,442 That was so amazing. Come on. Let's get you warm. 984 00:36:34,442 --> 00:36:35,735 Dave: Bedtime. Yeah, that's right. 985 00:36:35,735 --> 00:36:37,404 Oh, my goodness. 986 00:36:39,114 --> 00:36:40,281 Narrator: Want to throw your Santa hat 987 00:36:40,281 --> 00:36:41,616 in the ring for another season? 988 00:36:41,616 --> 00:36:45,036 Apply now at abc.com/casting. 989 00:36:45,036 --> 00:36:46,329 [ Electricity crackles, bells jingle ] 990 00:36:51,000 --> 00:36:54,462 ♪♪ 991 00:36:54,462 --> 00:36:56,256 [ Engine starts ] 992 00:36:56,256 --> 00:36:58,091 I'm so glad you're here, Santa. 993 00:36:58,091 --> 00:36:59,717 Let's get to it. 994 00:36:59,717 --> 00:37:02,595 [ Ting! ] 995 00:37:02,595 --> 00:37:07,225 This was a magical competition and "snow" much fun. 996 00:37:07,225 --> 00:37:09,436 [ Cheers and applause ] 997 00:37:09,436 --> 00:37:10,937 Yeah! 998 00:37:10,937 --> 00:37:12,647 The Loder family from Plano, Texas, 999 00:37:12,647 --> 00:37:15,608 had their entire property taken over by elves, 1000 00:37:15,608 --> 00:37:17,736 elves, and more elves. 1001 00:37:17,736 --> 00:37:20,196 This is elf-tastic! 1002 00:37:20,196 --> 00:37:22,115 We saw how toys were made 1003 00:37:22,115 --> 00:37:24,743 and sweets were baked, with a larger-than-life 1004 00:37:24,743 --> 00:37:27,370 elf mayor overseeing it all. 1005 00:37:27,370 --> 00:37:31,666 Their elfish charm was truly infectious. 1006 00:37:31,666 --> 00:37:33,752 Let it snow! 1007 00:37:33,752 --> 00:37:37,005 The Perez family from Danville, California, 1008 00:37:37,005 --> 00:37:39,549 redefined grandma chic with a display 1009 00:37:39,549 --> 00:37:43,261 so bright, it looked like it like it was snowing lights. 1010 00:37:43,261 --> 00:37:45,805 That's my goal -- to have everything I can 1011 00:37:45,805 --> 00:37:47,932 packed very tightly with lights. 1012 00:37:47,932 --> 00:37:50,935 Terri used everyday household and gardening items 1013 00:37:50,935 --> 00:37:54,272 to come up with some real DIY genius. 1014 00:37:54,272 --> 00:37:56,900 I feel like you've knitted a blanket of lights here. 1015 00:37:56,900 --> 00:37:57,942 Three... 1016 00:37:57,942 --> 00:37:59,777 Together: Two, one! 1017 00:37:59,777 --> 00:38:01,237 [ Cheers and applause ] 1018 00:38:01,237 --> 00:38:03,198 Taniya: The Plourde team from Albuquerque, 1019 00:38:03,198 --> 00:38:06,284 New Mexico, exemplified the word "community" 1020 00:38:06,284 --> 00:38:10,205 by working together to honor a true Christmas legacy. 1021 00:38:10,205 --> 00:38:13,666 I feel like I'm just surrounded by Christmas love right here. 1022 00:38:13,666 --> 00:38:15,627 Adele: That's right. 1023 00:38:15,627 --> 00:38:16,920 Plus, they've decked out the coolest classic cars 1024 00:38:16,920 --> 00:38:19,422 and had them dripping in lights. 1025 00:38:19,422 --> 00:38:21,841 Dave is definitely the Commander of Christmas 1026 00:38:21,841 --> 00:38:24,093 and we all salute him. 1027 00:38:24,093 --> 00:38:25,929 Whoo! 1028 00:38:25,929 --> 00:38:30,475 I am so excited! This is it right here. 1029 00:38:30,475 --> 00:38:33,061 And now I have a little something from Santa 1030 00:38:33,061 --> 00:38:35,813 to brighten one family's night. 1031 00:38:35,813 --> 00:38:40,026 ♪♪ 1032 00:38:40,026 --> 00:38:41,986 Okay. Hit it, Santa. 1033 00:38:41,986 --> 00:38:45,198 [ "Jingle Bells" plays ] 1034 00:38:45,198 --> 00:38:47,742 Thanks for the ride. Merry Christmas. 1035 00:38:47,742 --> 00:38:52,914 ♪♪ 1036 00:38:52,914 --> 00:38:56,668 Melissa: Taniya's out there. Oh, my God, I'm gonna cry. 1037 00:38:56,668 --> 00:38:59,045 She's messing with us. Are you messing with us? 1038 00:38:59,045 --> 00:39:00,922 David: Oh, my God. Hi, Melissa. 1039 00:39:00,922 --> 00:39:02,340 Hi, David. Taniya! 1040 00:39:02,340 --> 00:39:03,466 Oh! How are you? 1041 00:39:03,466 --> 00:39:04,509 Wait. Don't even come here. 1042 00:39:04,509 --> 00:39:05,969 Just go in and get your family. 1043 00:39:05,969 --> 00:39:07,470 Want to meet me at the entrance of Elf Town? 1044 00:39:07,470 --> 00:39:11,432 Yes. Oh, my gosh. Absolutely. I'm gonna cry. 1045 00:39:11,432 --> 00:39:13,560 You guys, come on. It's Miss Taniya. 1046 00:39:13,560 --> 00:39:14,936 Come on. Come on, guys! 1047 00:39:14,936 --> 00:39:16,062 -Yay! -Yay! 1048 00:39:16,062 --> 00:39:18,106 -Hi! -Hey! 1049 00:39:18,106 --> 00:39:20,066 We're so excited to see you. So excited to see you. 1050 00:39:20,066 --> 00:39:21,860 Yes! Come here. Give me a hug. 1051 00:39:21,860 --> 00:39:23,528 Oh, this is amazing. Oh. 1052 00:39:23,528 --> 00:39:24,696 Hi, you guys. 1053 00:39:24,696 --> 00:39:26,823 Oh, I'm so excited you're here. 1054 00:39:26,823 --> 00:39:28,491 It's been a busy, busy day in Elf Town? It's been busy. 1055 00:39:28,491 --> 00:39:30,451 Got the toys running. 1056 00:39:30,451 --> 00:39:32,036 We got lots of requests for the Taniya Express. 1057 00:39:32,036 --> 00:39:33,871 Oh, yeah. Good, good. I like that. 1058 00:39:33,871 --> 00:39:35,456 So the Taniya Express is in production. 1059 00:39:35,456 --> 00:39:37,709 You know what? 1060 00:39:37,709 --> 00:39:40,378 I think that it's actually pretty elf-explanatory 1061 00:39:40,378 --> 00:39:43,423 why I had to come back here to Elf Town. 1062 00:39:43,423 --> 00:39:46,426 I mean, you guys, this is just so adorable. 1063 00:39:46,426 --> 00:39:50,138 And you've definitely all made my "nice" list. 1064 00:39:50,138 --> 00:39:53,516 So with that said... 1065 00:39:53,516 --> 00:39:55,143 you guys are the champions 1066 00:39:55,143 --> 00:39:57,312 of "The Great Christmas Light Fight"! 1067 00:39:57,312 --> 00:39:58,938 [ Group cheering ] 1068 00:39:58,938 --> 00:40:02,066 And the $50,000 is yours. 1069 00:40:02,066 --> 00:40:03,735 David: Oh, my gosh! 1070 00:40:03,735 --> 00:40:06,195 Yes, yes, yes! 1071 00:40:06,195 --> 00:40:10,909 There's so many reasons why I was just in love with Elf Town. 1072 00:40:10,909 --> 00:40:13,995 Elf Town offers a little something for everybody. 1073 00:40:13,995 --> 00:40:15,747 Exactly. Also the execution. 1074 00:40:15,747 --> 00:40:17,915 It is so beautifully done. 1075 00:40:17,915 --> 00:40:21,252 The entire display was nothing short of elf-tastic, 1076 00:40:21,252 --> 00:40:23,379 but I was thinking one thing -- 1077 00:40:23,379 --> 00:40:25,757 You may have to make a little house for this. 1078 00:40:25,757 --> 00:40:27,300 Hold on. 1079 00:40:27,300 --> 00:40:28,509 [ Chuckles ] 1080 00:40:30,720 --> 00:40:33,056 We're gonna have to make a new building for this. 1081 00:40:33,056 --> 00:40:34,265 I think so. 1082 00:40:34,265 --> 00:40:35,808 It'll be, like, the Elf Town Museum. 1083 00:40:35,808 --> 00:40:37,393 There you go. Elf Town Museum. 1084 00:40:37,393 --> 00:40:39,312 I think I heard "Elf Town Museum." 1085 00:40:39,312 --> 00:40:41,689 Elf Town Museum, yes. And I love the way that sounds. 1086 00:40:41,689 --> 00:40:45,109 Well, then I guess it wouldn't be a "Light Fight" museum 1087 00:40:45,109 --> 00:40:47,695 in Elf Town if you did not have...this! 1088 00:40:47,695 --> 00:40:50,198 [ Laughing ] Oh! 1089 00:40:50,198 --> 00:40:52,325 You know what makes it extra-special? 1090 00:40:52,325 --> 00:40:53,910 Boom! Oh. 1091 00:40:53,910 --> 00:40:56,537 Yay! Guys, our favorite. 1092 00:40:56,537 --> 00:40:58,039 -All right! -Hold it up. 1093 00:40:58,039 --> 00:40:59,540 Whoo-hoo! Yeah! 1094 00:40:59,540 --> 00:41:02,168 [ Cheers and applause ] 1095 00:41:02,168 --> 00:41:03,252 So how do you feel? That is so awesome. 1096 00:41:03,252 --> 00:41:04,837 Oh, my goodness. On top of the world. 1097 00:41:04,837 --> 00:41:07,423 I am just speechless... 1098 00:41:07,423 --> 00:41:08,633 I know. ...which is unusual. 1099 00:41:08,633 --> 00:41:10,635 [ Laughter ] 1100 00:41:10,635 --> 00:41:12,053 This is fantastic. Oh. 1101 00:41:12,053 --> 00:41:14,639 Aww. Oh! Thank you. 1102 00:41:14,639 --> 00:41:16,641 You know what? 1103 00:41:16,641 --> 00:41:17,850 I feel like I just won a prize right now with that hug. 1104 00:41:17,850 --> 00:41:20,895 Thank you. [ Laughs ] 1105 00:41:20,895 --> 00:41:22,980 I actually think it would be so fun to celebrate 1106 00:41:22,980 --> 00:41:25,358 with a toast over at the tavern. Shall we? 1107 00:41:25,358 --> 00:41:26,943 Absolutely. Let's do. Yeah? All right, let's go. 1108 00:41:26,943 --> 00:41:28,820 -All right. -Come on. 1109 00:41:28,820 --> 00:41:30,029 Melissa: Winning "The Great Christmas Light Fight" 1110 00:41:30,029 --> 00:41:32,699 is beyond our expectations. 1111 00:41:32,699 --> 00:41:36,411 We feel so validated and I just can't sit still. 1112 00:41:36,411 --> 00:41:39,747 It's like, the elf in me wants to come out. 1113 00:41:39,747 --> 00:41:42,000 Cheers to the champions. 1114 00:41:42,000 --> 00:41:43,376 -Champions! -Champions! 1115 00:41:43,376 --> 00:41:45,670 [ Group cheering ] 1116 00:41:45,670 --> 00:41:47,213 Woman: Cheers. 1117 00:41:47,213 --> 00:41:48,131 -Mm-mm-mmm. -Mmm. 1118 00:41:48,131 --> 00:41:49,340 David: Mmm. Good. 1119 00:41:49,340 --> 00:41:51,009 The sweet taste of victory. 1120 00:41:51,009 --> 00:41:52,760 Absolutely. 1121 00:41:52,760 --> 00:41:54,762 -"Elf" for the win! -"Elf" for the win! 1122 00:41:54,762 --> 00:41:56,764 -"Elf" for the win! -Elf-tastic! 1123 00:41:56,764 --> 00:41:57,682 Melissa: Elf-tastic! 1124 00:42:02,603 --> 00:42:05,690 -- Captions by VITAC -- 1125 00:42:05,690 --> 00:42:13,489 ♪♪ 1126 00:42:13,489 --> 00:42:20,997 ♪♪ 1127 00:42:20,997 --> 00:42:27,712 ♪♪ 1128 00:42:30,131 --> 00:42:31,049 ♪♪