Wednesday, December 25, 2013

Altadena's Christmas Decoration Destination Spots

When it comes to Christmas lights, I can't help but think of Clark Griswold in the classic flick Christmas Vacation. "Drum roll please. Joooooooooy to the wooooooooorrrrrllllldddd!" HaHA!








Well I believe Altadena is home to the REAL Griswold's, and they're the Balian Family!



























I've been a long time Pasadena resident, and now currently an Altadenian. And just blocks from my house sits The Balian Mansion. Located at the 5-point junction of Mendocino Street, Mendocino Lane, Allen Avenue, and East Glenview Terrace, The Balian Mansion is THEE destination spot where Griswold Lighting Lovers from all around have been congregating annually since 1955, to take in the brilliant Christmas lights and decorations.






























And not far from The Balian Mansion, is the whimsical Christmas Tree Lane located on Santa Rosa Avenue between Woodbury Avenue and Altadena Drive.

http://www.christmastreelane.net


Christmas Tree Lane in 1953



Christmas Tree Lane today
























If you haven't done so already, make these two Altadena hot spots a new holiday tradition for your friends and family to share for years to come.

Merry Christmas!

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