Collingwood Lights win season premier of The Great Christmas Light Fight
The rest of the country is now aware of what locals have long known: Bill and Jan Vaughan’s Christmas display at 1601 Collingwood Road is simply the best.
The “Collingwood Lights” won the season premier of ABC’s “The Great Christmas Light Fight” on Monday, earning the Vaughans $50,000 and a trophy.
“I don’t think I’ve ever said ‘wow’ so many times,’ host and judge Taniya Nayak said after the display — featuring its signature animation and homemade props such as deer, bluebirds and fish — went live.
The Vaughans’ display faced equally amazing competitors from Texas, Florida and Mississippi in the episode. But in the end, the Vaughans’ “masterpiece” of craftsmanship, creativity and fun won the judge over.
“There’s 25 years of hard work, love and true artistry put into this display, ” Nayak said. “Every single thing is homemade, handmade and looks professionally done.”
The Vaughans were overwhelmed by the victory, and dozens of community members were already offering their congratulations on Facebook shortly after the episode ended.
“This is one of the best gifts I’ve ever received. I’m beside myself. I’m speechless,” Vaughan said.
So happy for the Vaughans. Well deserved!
As soon as I saw in the preview clip that he makes everything himself I hoped they would win. Congrats and Merry Christmas!
Congratulations!! You definitely had the most beautiful display and deserved to win! Thanks for all you do!
It wouldn’t be Christmas in Mount Vernon/Ft. Hunt without this amazing display! Thanks Bill and Jan and congratulations!
I am amazed at your creativity and awed by your dedication and hard work. I did not realize until last night that you designed and created all you lights and effects. What a gift you have to delight and entertain children and adults alike! I am among the many who drive away each year, with a smile and a sense of wonderment. A sincere thanks to you, and my wish that you enjoy the process as much as we do. ?????❗️
I sure miss living in Alexandria and seeing the Vaughn’s Christmas light display every year. So happy that now lots of others have seen what a special light display it is. Congratulations!!!
It gets better every year! Congratulations!
Lived here over 50 years and I am restored every year by this faithful and artistic acknowledgement of Christmas Thank you neighbor
I have lived off Collingwood over 50 years and look forward to this gift to us every year. I am proud to be his neighbor.