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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