Omigod, don't get me going. Most villages seem to spend an inordinate amount on Christmas lights but they're generally reasonably tasteful and at least are not switched on yet. However, some of the houses in the countryside are hilarious - lights everywhere, but not so many of the santa and sleigh variety which is a relief. My favorite is the "pere noel grimpant" - climbing father christmas. A cottage near us has dozens of these little chaps climbing up the outside walls, into chimneys, windows etc. Hilarious.
