Web Exclusive: More Photos from Our Christmas Lights Preview

It’s a Blue blue Christmas at the corner of Colony Court and Colony Lane.
It’s a Blue blue Christmas at the corner of Colony Court and Colony Lane.

The holidays are almost here, and that means so are the Christmas lights. Here’s an expanded look at a few beautiful displays photographer David Hungate shot for our Nov/Dec 2012 issue to help you get in the holiday spirit.

Think your holiday decorations have these homes beat? Email your photos to llong@leisurepublishing for a chance to have them featured online or in a future issue! (disclaimer)

Happy Holidays from The Roanoker magazine!

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