Although we're not religious in the traditional sense, we put lights up and celebrate Christmas; although for us it's more a time for family with a touch of consumerism. I grew up with Christmas lights on our house and a neighborhood that almost universally took part (small town). I feel it 'warms up' the neighborhood in the darker winter months. Even when we rented our little condo we would put up lights on the balcony railing. Just curious how many beyonders put up exterior Christmas lights.