📝 Lewis Christmas Blog
Tips, updates, and behind-the-scenes stories from the Lewis Family
From weather cancellation policies to a peek behind the curtain at how the show comes together — our blog keeps you connected to everything Lewis Christmas.
What Happens When It Rains? Our Weather Cancellation Policy Explained
Rhode Island winters are unpredictable. Rain, wind, ice, and snow can all affect our ability to run the show safely. Here's exactly how we decide whether to cancel, how we communicate updates, and what to do if you've already made the drive.
Read More →How We Build the Show: Behind the Scenes in October & November
Two months before opening night, the real work begins. From pulling controllers out of storage to running CAT 5 cable across the yard and programming hundreds of sequences in Light-O-Rama — here's what goes into building a synchronized Christmas light show from scratch every year.
Read More →Outdoor Christmas Light Safety: What Every Display Owner Should Know
After 30 years of running the Lewis Christmas Light Show, we have learned most of our electrical safety lessons the hard way. From GFCI outlets to extension cord ratings, here is what we do to keep the display — and our neighborhood — safe every season.
Read More →Camp Wannagoagain: How $450 Changes a Child's Summer
Every dollar raised at the Lewis Christmas Light Show goes directly to The Autism Project. Here is what that money does — including sending one child to Camp Wannagoagain, a one-week Monday–Friday day camp designed specifically for kids with autism.
Read More →Please Slow Down Near Christmas Light Shows
It is dark, children are excited, and they do not always look before they run between cars. A personal plea from the Lewis family to slow down and stay alert when driving near holiday light displays — ours or anyone else's.
Read More →More Posts on the Way
Topics coming up: visitor tips for peak nights, a look at 30 years of show history, how we choose our playlist each season, and the story behind why we started raising money for The Autism Project. Follow us on Facebook to be the first to know when new posts go live.
