Do him a big favor: Don’t make him out up Christmas lights this year. If he does not want any more lights, let him off the hook for once. every year my vision for more lights grows. Putting those things up reminds me of Chevy Chase in the movie Christmas Vacation. Poor Joe…every time he thinks he’s got it right, three more fuses blows, the reindeer fall down, and only half the tree is lit. He no longer wants a tree or decorations. In fact, he is ready to skip Christmas altogether. Go easy on him with the decor if at all possible.