Sharing wonder at the speed of light

Some of you may remember the incredible Christmas lights synchronized to music that buzzed around via email a few years ago. The idea became a commercial for Miller Lite.

Email was the original “viral” media, but it was slow in comparison to the speed with which we can share today.  Now email is augmented by Twitter, social media sites such as Facebook, Digg, flickr, and many other user-generated content sites. The speed at which something amazing, shocking, wonderful, or inspiring can be shared is increased exponentially. The graphic nature of video has the power to evoke emotion unlike no other media.

In the spirit of the season, then, here is my “Christmas card” to share some of the amazing light shows.  I hope it brings a bit of holiday spirit, and perhaps a little wonder that is the beauty of the holidays.

This next one is an amazing feat of cooperation as an entire block of homeowners worked together to “bring a smile to people’s faces” in hard times.

Perhaps the best light show of all…

Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and for whatever reason you celebrate the season, I think we can all agree on Peace on Earth and goodwill.  And when you’re with your family,  remember that the best present is to be present for each other.