Manila COD Christmas Show Followed Me Home

As early as Dec 1, we had our Christmas lights installed by our neighborhood handyman, Nelson.  What we were able to retrieve from our stock room were  some  rolls of evergreens and  running lights.   We also brought out  our old reliable Pampanga  capiz lantern. Then during the  annual St. James Bazaar, Maita  bought 12  garden lanterns made from coconut shells that were carefully perforated and  decorated with colorful glass marbles.    These lanterns now hang  from  the mango tree at  our lanai where Maita and I,  together with  our  daughters, would enjoy cool and quiet evenings.
    

This is how our  front yard looks at night this  December.

Then a few nights later, our friendly neighbors across the street switched on  their annual  Christmas light display.  In one phrase,  it was blindingly impressive. 

Our neighbors'  take on how to light up a lawn

I just imagine  that it is  a part of  what used to be  COD Manila Department Store's Christmas Show-- which  followed me home.  It is certainly brings back happy childhood memories.  Thanks to my  festive neighbors.