In Jane Adsley-Chopp's first blog, she mentioned the fantastic lights at The Court House in Johnson City, Texas.  She is right on!

                 stamp                   Gene & I drove to Marble Falls and on to Johnson City to see the "Lights Spectacular, Hill Country Style".

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This was the 19th annual light display of the Blanco County Courthouse and sure enough the over 100,000 lights on the building do illuminate the sky!   carriage ride

We got there just at dusk as they threw the switch.  Horse carriages began pulling up to take riders through the brightly decorated streets past local homes, businesses and churches all decked out in their Christmas finery.

 It really felt like a winter wonderland.  There was a charter bus from Kileen that pulled up and parked itself right in front of the Court House blocking everyone's view.  Many were trying to get the driver of this monstrosity to move it but he kept the door shut on the bus so you couldn't talk to him!

The real treat was to see the 1,000,000 plus lights adorning the headquarters of the Pedernales Electric Cooperative.PEC This was indeed worth the drive from Austin!  The trees wrapped in lights were captivating and watching the children spellbound under the canopy of twinkling lights waiting to see Santa brought back many holiday memories.  PEC santa

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Johnson City exhibits one of the largest holiday lights displays in Texas.  Southern Living magazine described the Blanco County Courthouse lights as they "shine brighter than the Star of Bethlehem".

 Jane thanks for the suggestion!  We heard about the lights but have never seen them.  If you want to share the holiday spirit then make the time to be a part of this magical experience.  If any of you go, let me know what you think.

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8 Comments on X-MAS LIGHTS THAT DEFY DESCRIPTION ~ HILL COUNTRY STYLE ~ JOHNSON CITY TEXAS

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That was great!  dorie I invite you to join the Things to Do and Places to Visit group - and add this! :-)
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Liz, thank you!
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Dorie it looks like a great time at the Christmas display. Your pictures are excellent. I really like the one with the trees all done up!
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Dorie:  That courthouse looks impressive...probably more so in person.  The pics I take of Christmas lights never seem to capture exactly what I'm seeing.
10:40am • #4

Dorie-

That is some light display on the buildings, I guess it's true what they say, things are bigger in Texas.

Happy Holidays!
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Dorie,

First, I love your profile picture!!!

100,000 lights..wow, that must really be a sight to see. I am sure everyone appreciates the time you took to write about this wonderful Christmas treasure!
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Those are beautiful! And you obviously know how to use the slow shutter speed on your camera ;) You got the maximum light in your shots, at night.
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Bill: Thanks.It really is beautiful, glad you enjoyed them. Merry Christmas!

Chris Ann: Thanks..the court house really is impressive all lite up! I took a picture before and then after ans what a transformation! Merry Christmas!

Bryant: You have that right! Even our Capital building which looks like the one in Washington is bigger! Merry Christmas!

Cherimie: Thanks. We really had fun seeing the fabulous display!Merry Christmas!

Lisa:Thanks I'm glad you enjoyed them! Merry Christmas!
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