… that, as we approach the winter solstice, the shorter days have inspired some very creative light displays. Consider bundling up and going for a walk or drive through Evanston on your own scavenger hunt to see what the Lighthouse Keeper sees:

… an inflatable grinch or minion

  • The Grinch at 727 Monticello Place
  • A giant minion at 2219 Orrington Ave.

… snowmen of all types and sizes, including Frosty, Olaf and Abominable

  • Seward snow people wave at each other across the street at 1324 and 1325 Seward St.
  • Abominable Snowman and friends at 701 Ingleside Place
  • Giant Olaf the Snowman at 504 Florence Ave. with polar bears next door
  • Seward snow people wave at each other across the street at 1324 and 1325 Seward St.

… Santas and reindeer and more snowmen

  • Santa in his sleigh led by reindeer at 1516 Isabella St.
  • White reindeer at 2701 Lincolnwood Drive.
  • A large inflatable Santa and an even larger hot air balloon carrying penguins at 806 Lincoln St.
  • Santa, gingerbread people, snow people and a penguin at 1208 Cleveland St.
  • Second floor Santa at 201 Main St.

… other traditional holiday characters including a dinosaur, polar bears, Mickey Mouse and Snoopy…

  • Motorized moving dinosaur with gift in its mouth at 1703 Keeney Street
  • A polar bear family beneath colorful trees at 1720 Brummel
  • Colorful Christmas cat at 2116 Grant
  • Mickey Mouse, Snoopy and friends at 2744 Asbury
  • Charlie Brown, Snoopy and friends atop 1722 Brummel
  • Polar bear with three bear cubs at 2026 Grant

… and the simple elegance of colored lights.

  • 623 Milburn
  • 1140 Lake Shore Boulevard
  • 2436 Orrington
  • 908 Madison decorated for the holidays
  • Large red and green tree of lights at 2037 Darrow
  • Peace symbol at 908 Madison
  • Colorful nativity scene with star at 1523 Oakton

The Lighthouse Keeper invites you to send pictures of your favorite holiday light displays to lk@evanstonroundtable.com as these readers did:

  • 2750 Lincolnwood Drive – submitted by Jeffrey Jamison
  • at 1514 Madison – submitted by Jan McLellan
  • Handmade Christmas trees with lights

The Lighthouse Keeper wishes you a safe and happy celebration of whatever winter solstice holidays you celebrate and looks forward to connecting with readers again in the new year.

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The RoundTable's Lighthouse Keeper pays homage to Evanston's iconic symbol, shining a light on items that might not otherwise make news. Send your questions, concerns or tips to lk@evanstonroundtable.com.