# Record Breaking Holiday Decor The Richards Family Has Broken a World Record for Holiday Lights By Lacey-Jane Walsh | Published 2013-12-03 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/world-record References: [laughingsquid](http://laughingsquid.com/australian-couple-covers-house-in-500000-christmas-lights-for-charity-world-record/) & [itn](http://www.itn.co.uk/Home/TopStories) There's nothing like [breaking a world record](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikea-pyjama-gathering) to get people in the holiday spirit. Janean and David Richards have recently broken the world record for most lights on a residential property. This clever Australian couple has covered their home is [Christmas lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wonder-all-the-way) from tip to tail, and have donated all of the money they've raised in the process to the 'Sids and Kids' charity (definitely a worthy cause). This phenomenally lit home features 502,165 lights in total. Essentially, the Richards have created a winter wonderland on steroids. Rows of lights cover the home, surrounding trees, and just about everything else on their property. This delightful [fundraising display](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/immersive-holiday-experience) will be left up until boxing day, ensuring that everyone in the area has time to come and check it out in person. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 90% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Lighting Spectacles:** There is a growing trend of creating extravagant lighting displays for residential properties, breaking records and generating buzz. - **Charitable Festivities:** More individuals and families are using holiday decor as an opportunity to raise funds for charities, fostering a sense of community and giving during the season. - **Winter Wonderland Tourism:** The popularity of large-scale holiday light displays like the Richards family's is attracting tourists, leading to opportunities in the tourism and hospitality industry. ### Where This Applies - **Home Decor:** The extravagant holiday lighting trend presents an opportunity for the home decor industry to offer innovative and unique lighting solutions. - **Charitable Organizations:** The rise of using holiday decor as a fundraising tool creates potential for charitable organizations to collaborate with homeowners and organize larger-scale events. - **Tourism and Hospitality:** The growing interest in visiting large holiday light displays opens up opportunities for the tourism and hospitality industry to cater to tourists seeking unique winter experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Festive Display Contests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/truly-keep-it-light-holiday-edition.md) - [Sparkling Illuminated Festive Wreaths](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starry-wreath.md) - [Plastic Bottle-Made Christmas Trees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caroline-chaptini.md) - [Karaoke Christmas Trees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-tree-display.md) - [Customizable Holiday Decorations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/merry-sparkles-outdoor-decor.md) - [All-In-One Festive Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lighting-experience.md) - [Illuminated Christmas Tree Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/all-lit-up.md) - [Neon Illuminated Christmas Trees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fluorescence.md) - [Festive Rooftop Parking Spots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/parking-space-for-santa.md)