Holidays The Reed Family at 3802 Colony Lane SW Terry and Sharon Reed began with just a few lights on the gutter and front porch railing back in 1991. What started as a simple display of 1,000 lights has grown into a breathtaking spectacle of around 60,000 lights and over 100 trees. Each year, they add something new, creating different scenes to keep the magic alive. Last year, they introduced the Grinch with his dog and sleigh and are planning to expand that whimsical scene. He handcrafted the wreaths and manger. Together, they dedicate about 220 hours to setting up the display. " It is a lot of hard work, but we enjoy hearing the public and neighbors come and thank us for the display and how much they appreciate it, " he says. For them, it's more than just lights; it's a way to spread Christmas joy. TheRoanoker.com november/december 2024 83 STEPHANIE KLEIN-DAVIS / COURTESY OF TERRY & SHANNON REEDhttp://www.TheRoanoker.com