Christmas lights can be the cause of much frustration over the holiday season.  First, they almost always tangle on each other, providing hours of enjoyment to untie the knot.

If you pass that hurdle, the next step is trying to locate the one faulty light that is causing the string of a thousand to not light up.

In the end, the scene could be reminiscent of Clark Griswold’s blowup with Santa and his reindeer smashed and the neighbors peeking through the blinds to see the commotion.

If that doesn’t sound like a good time, there are plenty of lights around Santa Clarita that will thrill your heart without raising your blood pressure.

Pack the kids into the car or put the little tike into a stroller for a more personal look, and gaze upon our list of notable lights throughout the Santa Clarita Valley.

Carl Goldman’s Top Three Picks, in no particular order:

• Wakefield Court Map it-

• Ash Court  Map it-

• Angelica Place  Map it–

Honorable Mention:

• Blueridge Drive  Map it–

• Clifton Place  Map it–

• Canterwood Drive Map it–

• Silverking Trail  Map it–

• Homestead Place  Map it– 

We’ve been told that these next few have great lights but haven’t seen for ourselves:

• Gina Court  Map it–

• Essex Place  Map it–

• Littleton Way  Map it–

• Philbrook Avenue  Map it-

• Reade Place  Map it-

• Brooks Circle  Map it-

The next few locations go to show that it doesn’t take an army to brighten up a neighborhood.

These homes put their electric meters to the test to bring their neighbors a little extra:

• 27727 Sequoia Glen Dr, Saugus.  Map it–

• 23647 Gravino Rd. Valencia.  Map it–

If you know of any homes or neighborhoods that are not mentioned in our list let email us at mcdaniel@hometownstation.com