Ask a foreigner

[Teasel]

Thanks guys @Rose White @Lost in the Woods @Freddyt

 

[Rose White]

Tonight we are going to walk around a neighborhood known for its elaborate Christmas light displays. Is there something like this near you? (Anywhere in the world.)

 

[In the weeds]

I've lived in areas of the US where people went all out and we'd pick a night to take the kids and just drive around.

Where I live now, a few neighbors put some lights up but that's it.

 

[Teasel]

I don't know of any residential areas that put up loads of Xmas decorations especially. Some places like grand houses or farms or garden centres or whatnot put on a big show for people to visit.

Eg Longleat

Longleat Festival of Light

This year, Longleat's Festival of Light presents British Icons! From 8 November 2025 – 11 January 2026 meet Wallace & Gromit and friends plus all new immersive lantern scenes. Don't miss The Enchanted Christmas Tree Show or the ionic Santa Train. Book now!

www.longleat.co.uk

 

[Freddyt]

Tonight we are going to walk around a neighborhood known for its elaborate Christmas light displays. Is there something like this near you? (Anywhere in the world.)

Candy Cane Lane. About 6 blocks where the electric company foots the bill for homeowners. They even have sleigh rides. Amassive amount of food is raised for the food bank as well.

 

[Rose White]

@Freddyt yeah ours is a big fundraiser for the food bank as well!

 

[Rose White]

People who live in Europe, do castles and cathedrals and other old buildings interest you or are they just so common to become boring?

 

[notsurewheretoturn]

People who live in Europe, do castles and cathedrals and other old buildings interest you or are they just so common to become boring?

Each one is different, and built in a different era so they are all unique. Each one is also in a different state of repair and can have hundreds, or in some cases thousands, of years of history behind them. So yes, they are common, but never boring.

 

[Movingforward10]

People who live in Europe, do castles and cathedrals and other old buildings interest you or are they just so common to become boring?

Omg, I love a castle! Where we live in the countryside in the UK there are lots of National Trust and English Heritage buildings (both are organisations which preserve castles and old historical buildings). I love visiting them
And my other country I am from in mainland Europe is known for it's castles. There are two in my village alone.
So yes, I love a castle and never get bored by them!
The oldness, the history, the creakiness, I love all of that. Holds so much history. Which is humbling really.

 

[Teasel]

People who live in Europe, do castles and cathedrals and other old buildings interest you or are they just so common to become boring?

I like em
P is totally bored by them, particularly anything religious.

I remember going to the local stately home as a kid, I always wanted so so much to be able to go into the kitchens, and be able to see how they were in the past.

 

[Freddyt]

People who live in Europe, do castles and cathedrals and other old buildings interest you or are they just so common to become boring?

I used to work with a Greek gentleman it was all "tourist stuff" to him.

I get it though. I live roughly 3 hours form Jasper National Park, but where we are? it's bald a$$ prairie. I had a guy setting up equipment at work and his stuff wasn't going to arrive in time so he had a free day and I went through about 6 options before - ever seen the Rocky mountains before was a thought......he did that day,

 

[RVA21]

People who live in Europe, do castles and cathedrals and other old buildings interest you or are they just so common to become boring?

I love castles, cathedrals and old cemeteries. Never boring!