Many locals make holiday light displays part of their own family traditions

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) – Christmas means a lot of different things to people, no matter what the context.

Whether it’s the Christian observance of the birth of Jesus Christ, a secular celebration of  youthful innocence and wonder, the entertainment industry’s cuteness monster, that annual economy-bolstering orgy of commercialism, or just the holiday’s pervasive sense of community, all things Christmas share this commonality – light.

Be it the guiding star of Bethlehem, the garish glare of beckoning businesses or the soft, glowing warmth of the holiday hearth, Christmas lights are the unifying symbol of December…

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