For seven years the Crocker family's ever-growing Christmas display has been providing help to those who need it most over the holidays.
What started as nothing more than a blow-up Santa on Clyde Crocker's front lawn has turned into an annual tradition for residents in the Village of Glendon.
"It all started with one Santa Claus on the front lawn, now we're over 50,000 lights, and I don't even know how many blow-ups, there are quite a few. When I start something, I don't do it halfway, I go all-in," explained Clyde.
From Dec. 1 to Jan. 6, the home on 49 St. in Glendon will be vibrantly lit up Sunday to Thursday from 5 to 9 p.m., Saturdays from 5 to 10 p.m., and from 5 to 11 p.m. on Christmas day.
While taking in the scenery, residents are encouraged to drop off a donation, with proceeds going to the Knight's of Columbus Christmas Hamper program, Haying in the 30s, and Glendon School.
"We had so much traffic coming to see the lights, I figured this was a way we could give back," explained Clyde. "People have even donated $50 or more for the power bill, but I take that cash and put it right into the donation box. We don't accept any personal donations, we do this for the community and for the children."
The first decorations go up on Nov. 1, a full month before the lights are turned on. While they admit it's a lot of hard work, setting their yard up for Christmas is something the entire Crocker family looks forward to.
"All of us go out at the same time, and break off into little groups working on different parts of the yard. My dad and my brother do projects, my mom and I do a few projects, and then we collaborate on a lot of stuff. We love to see it light up the community, and we love talking to people about different things when they come by," detailed Emma Crocker.
Currently, there are hundreds of homemade decorations, and blow up figures to go along with the lights. Parts of the display are even set up to coordinate with music.
Even though the project has grown exponentially, Clyde has no intention of slowing down.
"It's always growing. I'm always thinking of ways to make it better and adding more every year. This kind of puts Glendon on the map this time of year," Clyde added.
