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It's gloomy economic times and gloomier weather, but at least the Christmas decorations bedecking homes, streets and businesses…

It's gloomy economic times and gloomier weather, but at least the Christmas decorations bedecking homes, streets and businesses provide some colourful night-time viewing.

As Jupiter appears in the sky this time of year, Earth-bound homeowners seek to make themselves visible from space with lighting on an industrial scale.

Stringing Christmas lights along gutters is old-school restraint, as santas aglow clamber into chimneys, reindeer waiting behind on flashing roofs doubling up as runways.

Know a businesses that goes the extra decorating mile? Have a favourite house that lights up your mood? Think a particular street or area looks festive-fantastic?

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