The Christmas show must go on: householders vow to keep the festive lights on

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The Christmas show must go on: householders vow to keep the festive lights on

Soaring energy bills and cost of living crisis won’t deter yuletide light show enthusiasts but councils cut backAvril and Christopher Rowlands planted a tree in their front garden in 1978 after bringing it home on the roof rack of their white Mini. Now, the £6 tree is a 50ft high local landmark in their village of Inkberrow, Worcestershire, towering over the house and decorated with 1,100 lights using a cherrypicker each festive season.Amid a gl…