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Photos: Christmas lights and holiday decorations around DC

Hanna Choi | hchoi@wtop.com

December 16, 2016, 4:22 PM

For years, the Bishop's House has bedazzled D.C. with its annual holiday display. (Courtesy Holly Zell)
For years, the Bishop’s House has bedazzled D.C. with its annual holiday display. You can see it at 1665 N Portal Dr. NW in Washington, D.C.  (Courtesy Holly Zell)
Courtesy Holly Zell
Almost every inch of this holiday house is decked out for the holidays. See it at 2507 Fairview Drive in Alexandria, Virginia. (Courtesy Holly Zell)
Almost every inch of this holiday house is decked out for the holidays. See it at 2507 Fairview Dr. in Alexandria, Virginia. (Courtesy Holly Zell)
Courtesy Holly Zell
This house in historic Stevensville keeps it classic and tasteful. (Courtesy @ShawnKimbro via Twitter)
This house in historic Stevensville keeps it classic and tasteful. (Courtesy @ShawnKimbro via Twitter)
Courtesy @ShawnKimbro via Twitter
Like a house out of a fairy tale, this Fairfax house lights up it's neighborhood until Jan. 1. See it at 9804 Kirktree Court in Fairfax. (Courtesy Holly Zell)
Like a house out of a fairy tale, this Fairfax house lights up it’s neighborhood until Jan. 1. See it at 9804 Kirktree Ct. in Fairfax. (Courtesy Holly Zell)
Courtesy Holly Zell
Inflatable characters, a nativity scene, an entire gingerbread village - what does't this house have? See it at 8700 Nanlee Drive in Springfield. (Courtesy Holly Zell)
Inflatable characters, a nativity scene, an entire gingerbread village — what does’t this house have? See it at 8700 Nanlee Dr. in Springfield. (Courtesy Holly Zell)
Courtesy Holly Zell
It looks like a whole army of elves were recruited to string these lights. See the spectacle at 6226 Stonehunt Place in Clifton. (Courtesy Holly Zell)
It looks like a whole army of elves were recruited to string these lights. See the spectacle at 6226 Stonehunt Pl. in Clifton, Virginia. (Courtesy Holly Zell)
Courtesy Holly Zell
It's an animated wonderland at this home in Alexandria. See it at 6412 Joyce Road. (Courtesy Holly Zell)
It’s an animated wonderland at this home in Alexandria. See it at 6412 Joyce Road. (Courtesy Holly Zell)
Courtesy Holly Zell
This sprawling lawn is sprinkled with lighted displays. See the lights until Jan. 5 at 8209 Lorton Road in Lorton. (Courtesy Holly Zell)
This sprawling lawn is sprinkled with lighted displays. See the lights until Jan. 5 at 8209 Lorton Rd. in Lorton, Virginia. (Courtesy Holly Zell)
Courtesy Holly Zell
It's raining lights at this holiday house in Annendale. See it at 2507 Fairview Drive in Alexandria, Virginia. (Courtesy Holly Zell)
It’s raining lights at this holiday house in Alexandria. See it at 2507 Fairview Dr. in Alexandria, Virginia. (Courtesy Holly Zell)
Courtesy Holly Zell
This house makes the most of its compact lawn space with classic lights and dancing reindeer. See it until the first week of January at 21244 Millwood Square in Sterling. (Courtesy Holly Zell)
This house makes the most of its compact lawn space with classic lights and dancing reindeer. See it until the first week of January at 21244 Millwood Sq. in Sterling, Virginia. (Courtesy Holly Zell)
Courtesy Holly Zell
This bedazzling display is accompanied by music. You can see it at 4802 Red Hill Way, Ellicott City, Maryland. (Courtesy Holly Zell)
This bedazzling display is accompanied by music. You can see it at 4802 Red Hill Way in Ellicott City, Maryland. (Courtesy Holly Zell)
Courtesy Holly Zell
Lighted arches add a festive touch to this walkway. See it at 409 E. Nelson Avenue in Alexandria. (Courtesy Holly Zell)
Lighted arches add a festive touch to this walkway. See it at 409 E. Nelson Ave. in Alexandria. (Courtesy Holly Zell)
Courtesy Holly Zell
Blinking lights take this Arlington's holiday home to the next level. You can see it at 523 S. Harrison Street in Arlington, Virginia. (Courtesy Holly Zell)
Blinking lights take this Arlington’s holiday home to the next level. You can see it at 523 S. Harrison Street in Arlington, Virginia. (Courtesy Holly Zell)
Courtesy Holly Zell
This Vienna house is reminiscent of an enchanted forest. See it between 5:15 to 11:30 p.m. until Jan. 6. at 10203 Lawyers Road. (Courtesy Holly Zell)
This Vienna house is reminiscent of an enchanted forest. See it between 5:15 to 11:30 p.m. until Jan. 6. at 10203 Lawyers Rd. (Courtesy Holly Zell)
Courtesy Holly Zell
This twinkling light display is animated to music, with a 15-minute show that plays continuously from 5:30 to 10 p.m. Lights remain on until midnight. See this home at 14549B Lock Drive in Centreville, Virginia. (Courtesy Lisa Abraham)
This twinkling light display is animated to music, with a 15-minute show that plays continuously from 5:30 to 10 p.m. Lights remain on until midnight. See this home at 14549B Lock Drive in Centreville, Virginia. (Courtesy Lisa Abrahams)
Courtesy Lisa Abrahams
Who says you need a full-sized lawn to brighten up the neighborhood? (Courtesy Holly Zell)
Who says you need a full-sized lawn to brighten up the neighborhood? This Lorton home makes the most of every inch of space at 7302 Rhondda Drive. See the display through Jan. 8 between 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, and between 5:30 to 10:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday. (Courtesy Holly Zell)
Courtesy Holly Zell
Mini Christmas trees stand at attention, lining this holiday home’s front lawn. See the display at 5406 Fremont Street in Springfield until Jan. 1 between 5:30 and 10 p.m. Monday to Thursday, and between 5:30 and 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. (Courtesy Holly Zell)
Courtesy Holly Zell
This holiday home is enough to bring a smile to anyone's face. (Courtesy Holly Zell)
This holiday home is enough to bring a smile to anyone’s face. See the singing Holly tree at Chantilly house at 13530 Point Pleasant Drive Sunday through Thursday between 6 to 10 p.m. and Friday to Saturday between 5:30 p.m. to midnight. (Courtesy Holly Zell)
Courtesy Holly Zell
Santa's reindeer take flight from a roof lit up as an American flag. (Courtesy Holly Zell)
Santa’s reindeer take flight from a roof decorated with lights in the shape of an American flag. Check out the display at 7431 Camp Alger Avenue in Falls Church. (Courtesy Holly Zell)
Courtesy Holly Zell
This Annendale house takes love of football to a whole other level. See it before Dec. 23 at 4106 Gallows Road. (Courtesy Holly Zell)
This Annendale house takes love of football to a whole other level. See it before Dec. 23 at 4106 Gallows Rd. (Courtesy Holly Zell)
Courtesy Holly Zell
Santa's reindeer take flight from this home's lawn in Burke. (Courtesy Holly Zell)
Santa’s reindeer take flight from this home’s lawn in Burke. Catch a glimpse of Santa at 5838 Fitzhugh Street. (Courtesy Holly Zell)
Courtesy Holly Zell
A house that provides joy to the neighborhood even in the light. (WTOP/Colleen Kelleher)
A house that provides joy to the neighborhood even in daylight. (WTOP/Colleen Kelleher)
WTOP/Colleen Kelleher
This house in Bowie lights up the night. (Courtesy @erice4gb via Twitter)
This house in Bowie lights up the night. (Courtesy @erice4gb via Twitter)
Courtesy @erice4gb via Twitter
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For years, the Bishop's House has bedazzled D.C. with its annual holiday display. (Courtesy Holly Zell)
Almost every inch of this holiday house is decked out for the holidays. See it at 2507 Fairview Drive in Alexandria, Virginia. (Courtesy Holly Zell)
This house in historic Stevensville keeps it classic and tasteful. (Courtesy @ShawnKimbro via Twitter)
Like a house out of a fairy tale, this Fairfax house lights up it's neighborhood until Jan. 1. See it at 9804 Kirktree Court in Fairfax. (Courtesy Holly Zell)
Inflatable characters, a nativity scene, an entire gingerbread village - what does't this house have? See it at 8700 Nanlee Drive in Springfield. (Courtesy Holly Zell)
It looks like a whole army of elves were recruited to string these lights. See the spectacle at 6226 Stonehunt Place in Clifton. (Courtesy Holly Zell)
It's an animated wonderland at this home in Alexandria. See it at 6412 Joyce Road. (Courtesy Holly Zell)
This sprawling lawn is sprinkled with lighted displays. See the lights until Jan. 5 at 8209 Lorton Road in Lorton. (Courtesy Holly Zell)
It's raining lights at this holiday house in Annendale. See it at 2507 Fairview Drive in Alexandria, Virginia. (Courtesy Holly Zell)
This house makes the most of its compact lawn space with classic lights and dancing reindeer. See it until the first week of January at 21244 Millwood Square in Sterling. (Courtesy Holly Zell)
This bedazzling display is accompanied by music. You can see it at 4802 Red Hill Way, Ellicott City, Maryland. (Courtesy Holly Zell)
Lighted arches add a festive touch to this walkway. See it at 409 E. Nelson Avenue in Alexandria. (Courtesy Holly Zell)
Blinking lights take this Arlington's holiday home to the next level. You can see it at 523 S. Harrison Street in Arlington, Virginia. (Courtesy Holly Zell)
This Vienna house is reminiscent of an enchanted forest. See it between 5:15 to 11:30 p.m. until Jan. 6. at 10203 Lawyers Road. (Courtesy Holly Zell)
This twinkling light display is animated to music, with a 15-minute show that plays continuously from 5:30 to 10 p.m. Lights remain on until midnight. See this home at 14549B Lock Drive in Centreville, Virginia. (Courtesy Lisa Abraham)
Who says you need a full-sized lawn to brighten up the neighborhood? (Courtesy Holly Zell)
This holiday home is enough to bring a smile to anyone's face. (Courtesy Holly Zell)
Santa's reindeer take flight from a roof lit up as an American flag. (Courtesy Holly Zell)
This Annendale house takes love of football to a whole other level. See it before Dec. 23 at 4106 Gallows Road. (Courtesy Holly Zell)
Santa's reindeer take flight from this home's lawn in Burke. (Courtesy Holly Zell)
A house that provides joy to the neighborhood even in the light. (WTOP/Colleen Kelleher)
This house in Bowie lights up the night. (Courtesy @erice4gb via Twitter)

WASHINGTON — If the weather outside is too frightful to leave your place by the fire, check out these holiday homes without stepping one foot outdoors.

You can find more spectacular decorations, recommended holiday routes and a ranking of the most outrageous decorated houses here.

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