Brooklynites know where to go to see Christmas lights. It’s not 5th Avenue and Rockerfeller Center (although my parents did take me there too when I was a young’un). It’s Dyker Heights, which is that area between the better known Bay Ridge and Bensonhurst. Ah, Brooklyn at it’s finest!

The light and moving puppet thing (What do you call those?) shows are displayed on homes from 83rd to 86th Streets, between 11th and 13th Avenues. The greatest concentration is around 84th and 12th. Weekends are best, but it does get crowded. Be prepared to stand in line.

File under: Sooo not green and completely tacky. But 100% fun!