EPISODE · Dec 22, 2025 · 20 MIN

119. Christmas Lights

from The Economics of Everyday Things · host Freakonomics Network

Would you pay a professional $2,500 or more to put up your holiday lights? Zachary Crockett is walking in a winter wonderland. SOURCES:Chuck Smith, creator of Planet Christmas.Dean Lyons, founder and CEO of Bright Nights. RESOURCES:"The Suburban Maximalists Making Viral Christmas Displays," by Graham Hacia (WIRED, 2017)."Incandescent vs. LED Christmas Lights: How Much Does it Impact Your Power Bill?," by Kelly Bedrich (Electricity Plans)."Why Christmas Light Installation Is a Great Add-on Service for Contractors," (Sprinkler School).Brite Nites.Planet Christmas. EXTRAS:"How Christmas Lights Are Made," (Insider, 2018). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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