Christmas lights 2020: A guide to 15 beautiful Staten Island holiday house decorations – silive.com

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. The holidays are here and these Staten Island homes are as festive as ever.

Despite the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, borough residents are getting into the Christmas spirit with elaborate lawn displays complete with shining lights and inflatable figures.

Heres a look at some of the most spirited holiday homes on the Island. Did we miss any extravagant displays? Email vpriola@siadvance.com with your tip.

Want more? Follow the Advances Facebook page for live coverage of the most decorated Staten Island homes.

Looking for something to do off-Island? Check out our walking tour of Dyker Heights, Brooklyn. The Advance/SILive.com visited the over-the-top displays there earlier this week.

1. 187 Spring St., Concord

For years, this North Shore home has offered an over-the-top display. It is dedicated to Anthony Passaro.

Staten Island homes are going all out with holiday decor for 2020. Pictured is 187 Spring St. (Staten Island Advance/ Victoria Priola)

2. 746 Stafford Ave., Woodrow

This display was still being completed when the Advance/SILive.com visited, but the decorations are awe-inspiring.

Staten Island homes are going all out with holiday decor for 2020. Pictured is 746 Stafford Ave. (Staten Island Advance/ Victoria Priola)

3. 107 Sharrotts Road, Charleston

This display, known as the Lights for Life, has a charitable cause behind it. Joseph DiMartino created it in memory of his wife, Debra Ann, who fell victim to the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center. Each year, he raises thousands of dollars for the Nalitt Institutes Outpatient Childrens Cancer Unit at Staten Island University Hospital in Ocean Breeze.

Joseph DiMartino of Charleston decorates his home as a winter wonderland, dubbed Lights for Life November 27, 2020.(Staten Island Advance/ Victoria Priola

4. 132 Daleham St., Great Kills

Animatronics and light-up lawn decorations were incorporated into this Christmas display.

Staten Island homes are going all out with holiday decor for 2020. Pictured is 132 Daleham St. (Staten Island Advance/ Victoria Priola)

5. 118 Daleham St., Great Kills

The Grinch is on the move at this home.

Staten Island homes are going all out with holiday decor for 2020. Pictured is 118 Daleham St. (Staten Island Advance/ Victoria Priola)

6. 100 Daleham St., Great Kills

This block is clearly embraces the holiday spirit.

Staten Island homes are going all out with holiday decor for 2020. Pictured is 100 Daleham St. (Staten Island Advance/ Victoria Priola)

7. 78 Woodland Ave., Great Kills

This South Shore home fits a ton of decorations in an intimate lawn space.

Staten Island homes are going all out with holiday decor for 2020. Pictured is 78 Woodland Ave. (Staten Island Advance/ Victoria Priola)

8. 425 Colon Ave., Great Kills

These festive inflatables are a popular sight on Staten Island.

Staten Island homes are going all out with holiday decor for 2020. Pictured is 425 Colon Ave. (Staten Island Advance/ Victoria Priola)

9. 130 Burke Ave., Travis

The homeowner said it only took one night to decorate the house because they were so into it. This home is a staple of our Christmas -- and Halloween -- house coverage.

Staten Island homes are going all out with holiday decor for 2020. Pictured is 130 Burke Ave. (Staten Island Advance/ Victoria Priola)

10. 18 Carpenter Ave., Willowbrook

This display features popular Disney, Looney Tunes and Sesame Street characters. Some of the standout items include inflatable Avengers figures and light-up Mickey and Minnie Mouse animatronics.

Staten Island homes are going all out with holiday decor for 2020. Pictured is 18 Carpenter Ave. (Staten Island Advance/ Victoria Priola)

11. 156 Gower St., Meiers Corners

Those who drive by this home can tune into 88.1 FM on their car radios to get the full effect. Not driving? Dont worry: Music is played through speakers attached to the house until late hours of the night.

Staten Island homes are going all out with holiday decor for 2020. Pictured is 156 Gower St. (Staten Island Advance/ Victoria Priola)

12. Fine Boulevard, Todt Hill

This display is located in a private community but can be viewed from the street. Snowmen line the words Merry Christmas outside of the community gate.

Staten Island homes are going all out with holiday decor for 2020. Pictured is Fine Boulevard. (Staten Island Advance/ Victoria Priola)

13. 183 Prescott Ave., Grant City

This home incorporates a family train set in the display.

Staten Island homes are going all out with holiday decor for 2020. Pictured is 183 Prescott Ave. (Staten Island Advance/ Victoria Priola)

14. 146 Ogorman Ave., Bay Terrace

The inflatable Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer characters and the shining star pair nicely with this homes festive window display.

Staten Island homes are going all out with holiday decor for 2020. Pictured is 146 Ogorman Ave. (Staten Island Advance/ Victoria Priola)

15. 183 Katan Ave., Great Kills

There were more than 20 pieces incorporated into this houses decorations.

Staten Island homes are going all out with holiday decor for 2020. Pictured is 183 Katan Ave. (Staten Island Advance/ Victoria Priola)

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