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Record-Breaking Travel Expected for Thanksgiving and Christmas 2025

As the leaves turn and the holiday season approaches, Americans are gearing up for what could be the busiest travel period in recent history. New data reveals that flight bookings for Thanksgiving and Christmas 2025 are already outpacing last year's figures, signaling a robust rebound in consumer confidence and wanderlust. ...


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Updated Holiday Season Economic Forecast

The 2025 holiday season is shaping up to be anything but predictable. According to PwC's Holiday Outlook 2025 report, consumer behavior is improvisational—like a jazz solo—driven by economic pressures, generational differences, and a quest for meaningful value amid rising costs. While overall spending is expected to dip slightly, traditions like ...


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What is the Difference Between C7 and C9 Bulbs?

There are a few notable differences between C7 Christmas Light Bulbs and C9 bulbs that you should understand when deciding which one would work best for your intended application. Here are a few to keep in mind.


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Updated in October 2025

Holiday Shopping Trends 2025

The 2025 holiday season is poised to be a unique blend of caution and celebration, as outlined in PwC’s Holiday Outlook 2025 report. With consumer spending expected to dip and preferences shifting across generations, retailers face a complex landscape. Here’s a deep dive into the key trends shaping this year’s ...


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2025 Holiday Shopping Forecast: Navigating a Season of Smart Spending and Digital Shifts

As we approach the 2025 holiday season, shoppers are poised for a blend of optimism and caution amid stabilizing economic conditions. The National Retail Federation (NRF) projects overall retail sales to grow 2.7% to 3.7% in 2025.


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U.S. holiday retail sales come in above forecast in 2024

The 2024 holiday season sparkled with a 3.8% increase in U.S. retail sales from November 22 to December 24, surpassing Mastercard’s 3.2% growth forecast, according to a Reuters report on December 26, 2024. Outpacing 2023’s 3.1% rise, this growth occurred despite a condensed 26-day shopping window between Thanksgiving and Christmas—five ...


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Unwrapping the Numbers: How Much Do We Really Spend at Christmas?

The holiday season is a time of joy, connection, and—let’s be honest—a little bit of spending. From gifts to decorations to that extra tin of cookies you swear is for guests, Christmas has a way of opening our hearts and our wallets. But just how much are we shelling out ...


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Why are LED Lights are failing too quickly?

Decades ago, people began exploring the possibility of buying fluorescent lights and replacing tungsten bulbs with them to save on power costs. A few years later, LED lights were all the range and someone even had the idea of using them as a replacement for even fluorescent lighting. As it ...


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Christmas Tree Lane Survived the Fires

It seems that a miracle has occurred! The Eaton fire took down everything in its path except for the cedars on Christmas Tree Lane. Santa Rosa Avenue, also known as “Christmas Tree Lane,” has 135 cedars, and they weren’t bothered by the Eaton fire at all. They suffered some losses ...


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When Should You Take Down Christmas Lights?

For many families, turning on the Christmas lights is a holiday tradition that adds a touch of color and brightness to the dreary winter season. Whether you choose a single classic strand or go all out with a display that draws a crowd to your neighborhood, it’s also important to ...


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Cutting Christmas Lights

In response to the economic downturn, the Irish government has announced that it will cut back on Christmas lights this year. Many people are unhappy with this decision, saying that it will only make things worse for Ireland's economy, while others think it is necessary to save money. Minister of ...


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Drought Conditions Affecting Growth of Christmas Trees in Tenenbaum Region

The thought of warm weather and temperature that comes with the summer season brings about an element of excitement among most folks. This is not the case among those who earn a living by working hard to help maintain the end-of-year festive holiday by growing Christmas trees. The state of ...


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Many companies masquerade as Christmas light installers. However, they are usually warm weather businesses looking for winter work to keep their guys busy. Denver Illuminations is staffed with lighting professionals and this is what we do.

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Denver, CO 80202
(P) (303) 841-8884