For the last seven years, Brandon Black, of Downers Grove, has taken time during the first week of November to set up a large Christmas display at his home, located at 6305 Barrett St. in Downers Grove. The tradition began with Black's mother, but when she developed multiple sclerosis, he took over. Every year, the display has grown and now includes more than 4,000 multi-colored lights.
Brandon Black, of Downers Grove, begins adding decorations to the front of his home, located at 6305 Barrett St. in Downers Grove on Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012. Each year, during the first week of November, Black begins assembling a detailed Christmas scene completed with more than 4,000 lights. Staff photo by Matthew Piechalak
Brandon Black, of Downers Grove, begins adding decorations to the front of his home, located at 6305 Barrett St. in Downers Grove on Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012. Each year, during the first week of November, Black begins assembling a detailed Christmas scene completed with more than 4,000 lights. Staff photo by Matthew Piechalak