Ah, December—a time when we willingly transform our humble abodes into something that rivals Santa’s workshop on steroids. From LED reindeer on the lawn to inflatable Santas the size of small condos, the pressure to have the flashiest house on the block is real. Let’s not even start on the neighbor who apparently mortgaged their left kidney just to one-up your twinkly lights.
You’ll spend hours carefully draping tinsel over every surface, only for one rogue cat—or an overly enthusiastic relative—to unravel your masterpiece in five seconds flat. And when you finally think you’ve nailed it, someone will say, “It’s nice, but have you considered projection mapping?”
The good news? In 50 years, you can show grandkids pictures of your home’s glorious glow and say, “Yes, children, I personally kept the electric company in business that year.” Plus, who needs retirement savings when you have glowing polar bears on your porch?