Starting with who and what we are not is easier. We are not a professional organization, a large group of volunteers, corporate-sponsored, or a charitable organization raising money. 

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We love Lewes and started a tradition to raise the Clause-O-Meter in town to bring joy to all from 2 to 92.  The other Lewes Lights goal is to help our local businesses by bringing visitors into town to do some local shopping and dining. The main goal of Lewes Lights is spreading joy and making Lewes brighter every December.

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Christian Mullins and Debra Evalds started Lewes Lights in 2020 during the COVID shutdown to raise spirits because we couldn't imagine Lewes without Christmas events or a Parade. A few friends jumped in to help. The people of Lewes embraced Lewes Lights and decorated their homes and businesses like we had never seen before, so they are who to thank for making Lewes Lights a success! The collective Christmas spirit and joy was contagious, and we vowed then to do Lewes Lights for as long as we could keep people decorating and making Lewes glow.  

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Debra has taken over the reins of the sleigh, with the help of Santa. There are a few elves who help with signs, but Lewes Lights is self-funded. Volunteers are always needed to help increase sign-ups in their neighborhoods, send emails to their friends and neighbors to get the word out, organize an event they create, help put up signs, or create a better map and self-guided tour. That map is really our biggest need and exceeds our talents. We would also love a Secret Santa to buy some more signs or a banner. Send an email to LewesLights@gmail.com if you would like to help.

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We want to thank every home and business in Lewes that decorates and illuminates to make Lewes glow, as well as to every person who has contributed their help over the last 5 years. You are truly the hosts of this humble and homegrown Christmas party. Please keep Lewes Lights glowing! Thank you!!!!!