{"id":2524667,"date":"2025-12-24T15:14:02","date_gmt":"2025-12-24T20:14:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/video-this-dads-christmas-light-display-is-so-huge-it-cost-25000-in-traffic-control-alone\/"},"modified":"2025-12-24T15:16:30","modified_gmt":"2025-12-24T20:16:30","slug":"video-this-dads-christmas-light-display-is-so-huge-it-cost-25000-in-traffic-control-alone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/video-this-dads-christmas-light-display-is-so-huge-it-cost-25000-in-traffic-control-alone\/","title":{"rendered":"Video: This Dad&#8217;s Christmas Light Display Is So Huge It Cost $25,000 in Traffic Control Alone"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">32<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fvideo-this-dads-christmas-light-display-is-so-huge-it-cost-25000-in-traffic-control-alone%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2524667&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>A Preston Hollow mansion in Dallas has again drawn crowds with a Grinch-themed holiday display that went viral last year. The attraction delights many visitors but has angered nearby residents who say heavy traffic disrupts their quiet, creates parking problems adn could block emergency vehicles &#8211; one neighbor noted a nearby house had a 3 a.m. fire last year. The city spent about $25,000 last December to manage traffic, and off\u2011duty officers were hired, while <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >code compliance reported multiple complaints<\/a> but issued no citations for noise or lights. Some neighbors post towing warnings, others defend the display as bringing the community together; the property is owned by Ryan and Mandi De Vitis, who have defended their decorations amid criticism.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<section> \t\t\t\t<script>console.log(\"ad slot (AC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC2)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC3)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC4)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (REP_0)\")<\/script><\/p>\n<p>A Dallas house that has drawn attention for its past decorations has done it again &mdash; defying critics with a Grinch-themed display.<\/p>\n<p>The mansion in Dallas&rsquo;s Preston Hollow neighborhood attracted visitors from around the Dallas area and beyond last year after videos of its display went viral, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fox4news.com\/news\/viral-dallas-christmas-mansiion-2025-grinch-theme\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">KDFW-TV<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I think it&rsquo;s really fun, fun for the kids. I know it causes traffic, but it celebrates the season,&rdquo; Julie Mills, who lives near the house, said.<\/p>\n<p>Visitors indeed mean traffic, and that has ruffled some neighborhood feathers.<\/p>\n<div class=\"firefly-embed\"> <iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Grinch House Dallas Transportation\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/IRzKne2TyIs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p> <script type=\"text\/javascript\"> \t\t\tif ( getCookie( \"ff_subbed\" ) ) { \t\t\t\tdocument.getElementById(\"stnvideo\").remove() \t\t\t} else { \t\t\t\tdocument.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\", function() { \t\t\t\t\tfunction loadScript(src) { \t\t\t\t\t\tconst script=document.createElement(\"script\"); \t\t\t\t\t\tscript.src=src; \t\t\t\t\t\tscript.async=true; \t\t\t\t\t\tdocument.body.appendChild(script); \t\t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\t\tfunction findPreviousParagraph(selector, x) { \t\t\t\t\t\tconst targetElement=document.querySelector(selector); \t\t\t\t\t\tif (!targetElement) { \t\t\t\t\t\t\tconsole.warn(\"Target element not found.\"); \t\t\t\t\t\t\treturn null; \t\t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Get all <\/p>\n<p> elements in order as they appear in the document \t\t\t\t\t\tlet paragraphs=Array.from(document.querySelectorAll(\"p\"));  \t\t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Find the index of the last <\/p>\n<p> before the target element \t\t\t\t\t\tlet targetIndex=paragraphs.findIndex(p=> p.compareDocumentPosition(targetElement) & Node.DOCUMENT_POSITION_PRECEDING);  \t\t\t\t\t\tif (targetIndex===-1 || targetIndex <x) { \t\t\t\t\t\t\tconsole.warn(\"Not enough paragraphs before the target element.\"); \t\t\t\t\t\t\treturn null; \t\t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\t\treturn paragraphs[targetIndex - x]; \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Set up IntersectionObserver \t\t\t\t\tfunction observeElement(element) { \t\t\t\t\t\tif (!element) return;  \t\t\t\t\t\tconst observer=new IntersectionObserver( \t\t\t\t\t\t\t(entries)=> { \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tentries.forEach(entry=> { \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tif (entry.isIntersecting) { \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tconsole.log(\"Paragraph is now visible:\", entry.target.textContent.trim()); \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tloadScript(\"https:\/\/embed.sendtonews.com\/player3\/embedcode.js?fk=s28Az7AY\"); \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tobserver.disconnect(); \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}); \t\t\t\t\t\t\t}, \t\t\t\t\t\t\t{ threshold: 0.5 } \/\/ Adjust threshold as needed \t\t\t\t\t\t);  \t\t\t\t\t\tobserver.observe(element); \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Find the 1st paragraph before #stnvideo and observe it \t\t\t\t\tlet paragraphToObserve=findPreviousParagraph(\"#stnvideo\", 2); \t\t\t\t\tobserveElement(paragraphToObserve); \t\t\t\t}); \t\t\t} \t\t<\/script> <\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;With traffic going both ways, you had thousands of people with little kids coming to see that,&rdquo; a man whose son lives near the home and whose identity was given as Vin said. &ldquo;Every night I am here, I worry about an ambulance coming to pick up a kid.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>He noted that last year his son&rsquo;s home experienced a 3:00 a.m. fire.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;If it had been when the crowds were here, their house would have burned down,&rdquo; he said, because firetrucks could not have gotten through.<\/p>\n<p>Stephen Collins, who lives near the house, said neighbors are being deprived of their peace and quiet.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;In the real estate world, there is a phase, the clause of quiet enjoyment,&rdquo; he said. &ldquo;It has to do with quiet enjoyment. I would suggest these neighbors are not getting any enjoyment or quiet.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Last December, the city of Dallas spent $25,000 to control the traffic.<\/p>\n<p>Off<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/7-moments-that-show-lebron-james-used-to-have-a-very-different-attitude-on-police\/\" title=\"7 Moments That Show LeBron James Used To Have A Very Different Attitude On Police\">-duty police officers<\/a> were also hired by a third party to direct traffic, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wfaa.com\/article\/news\/local\/dallas-county\/viral-dallas-christmas-house-returns-grinch-theme\/287-4e4825e6-72e2-485c-bc33-4f88a43dbe0e\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WFAA-TV<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>A representative from the city of Dallas said the Dallas Code Compliance Department got &ldquo;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-makes-history-first-president-in-40-years-to-punt-on-contacting-israel\/\" title=\"Biden Makes History: First President in 40 Years to Punt on Contacting Israel\">multiple concerns<\/a>.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>However, city officials inspected the home and did not issue citations for noise or light issues.<\/p>\n<p>Some neighbors have posted signs warning visitors that their cars could be towed if they park in front of houses, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/texas\/news\/grinch-themed-holiday-mansion-dallas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CBS News<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Others support the display.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;They are bringing community together, and it&rsquo;s getting you in the spirit,&rdquo; visitor Taylor Brooks said. &ldquo;I love this house. I will come every year. It&rsquo;s so pretty.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Visitor Caleb Frazier said the house embodies the holiday spirit.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Bringing people together and all parts of the season. &lsquo;Tis the season, and this is what Christmas is about,&rdquo; he said.<\/p>\n<p>The property is owned by Ryan and Mandi De Vitis, according to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailymail.co.uk\/news\/article-15345377\/dallas-homeowner-christmas-lights.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Daily Mail<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Be nice to my neighbors, even though they&rsquo;re not nice to me,&rdquo; De Vitis told visitors one night when they were seeing the display.<\/p>\n<p>He has said some neighbors &ldquo;don&rsquo;t want certain people in the neighborhood&rdquo; and &ldquo;only want their type of people.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<div style=\"position: relative;\">\n<div class=\"ff-fancy-header-container\"> \t\t\t \t<\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-submit-correction inner-content\">\n<div class=\"correction-form\">\n<form style=\"display: none;\">\n<div class=\"sc-name-field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* Name<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"name\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc--field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* <\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<label>* Message<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t<textarea name=\"message\" required><\/textarea> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"required-message\" style=\"display: none; padding-bottom: 15px;\">* All fields are required.<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"submit\" value=\"Submit\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); firefly_sc();\"> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"firefly-sc-confirm\" style=\"display: none;\">Success!<\/div>\n<\/p><\/form>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> \t\t<script> \t\t\tfunction firefly_sc() { \t\t\t\tif( typeof window.captchaPublicKey==typeof undefined ){ \t\t\t\t\tconsole.error('window.captchaPublicKey is not defined'); \t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\tgrecaptcha.execute( window.captchaPublicKey, { action: 'submit_correction' } ).then( function( token ) { \t\t\t\t\tvar opts={ \t\t\t\t\t\taction:    'firefly_sc_submit', \t\t\t\t\t\tname:      document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"name\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\t:     document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tmessage:   document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"message\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tpost_id:   firefly_post_id, \t\t\t\t\t\tcap_token: token \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\tvar inputs=[ 'name', '', 'message' ];  \t\t\t\t\tfor( var i=0; i <inputs.length; i++ ) if( ! 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