Dyker Heights Christmas lights are an over-the-top winter wonderland

Dean Balsamini

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Dec 17, 2022

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Dyker Heights is once again the epicenter of electrifying Christmas magic — enough to knock your stockings off!

Every holiday season, just after Thanksgiving, the Brooklyn neighborhood — which stretches from 11th to 13th avenues and from 83rd Street to 86th Street — is transformed into a winter wonderland.

On steroids.

Throngs of all ages flock to the nabe like wise men to Bethlehem to gaze at life-sized Santas, sleds and snowmen — as well as aliens in sports cars; humongous toy soldiers; and mountainous milk and cookies left for Father Christmas.

Subtlety is sidelined, photos of 18 of the dazzling homes taken by The Post show. From lawns to rooftops, every inch of property is covered with illuminated choirboys, angels, wreaths and snowflakes.

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blue lights on tree, large bumble from rudolph on stood — He wants a job! The Bumble greets guests at this home. Gordon Donovan

Woman holds up cell phone to take picture — An admirer grabs a picture of the stunning diplays.Paul Martinka

archway over stoop covered in lights — A beautiful lit archway makes for a pretty sight in Dyker Heights. Paul Martinka

large two story home with lit snowflakes on front — Snowflakes are the starts of this home.Paul Martinka

waving smiling santa, large teddy bear, snowman — Cheerful Santa waves along with other inflatables and decorations. Paul Martinka

visitors pose for pictures in front of decorated home — Groups posing for pictures in front of one of the famed Dyker Heights displays.Paul Martinka

white lit reindeeer, snow man faces, elves — Santa’s sleigh gets top billing in this yard. Gordon Donovan

large red ornament decorations on front lawn say merry and christmas — These stately red ornament decorations add a dash of calm to the otherwise frenzied holiday atmosphere.Gordon Donovan

Woman holds up cell phone to take picture of Dyker Heights holiday display — Admirers take photos of the dozens of heavily decorated homes. Paul Martinka

Large red lit candy cane, man gathers lights — Large red candy cane decorations dominate this home’s decorations. Paul Martinka

woman in winter coat, hat on stoop next to oversized lights, santa, toy soldiers — Woman at the front stoop of Dyker Heights home crowded with santas, oversized lights and other symbols of the holidayPaul Martinka

Large standing santa, two white lit reindeer, evergreens — This large Santa needs only two big, brightly lit reindeer for his Christmas Eve journey.Paul Martinka

elf decoration waves near lit striped pole — An elf smiles and waves from this home. Paul Martinka

Visitors take pictures of inflatable santa in red sleigh with rainbow lights in background — Rainbow lights galore surround this inflated Santa and his sleigh.Paul Martinka

large lit words harmonious, family and Asian letters on green lawn — This homeowner went with words: lit signs with messages like “Harmonious,” and “Family” adorn the lawn. Paul Martinka

lit snowman, large toy soldier, reindeer — There are snowmen of all kinds are staples of the annual holiday tradition. Paul Martinka

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Toy soldier, snowman, reindeer — A toy soldier and his faithful companion — a snow man — stand guard at this Brooklyn gate. Gordon Donovan

Six people smile in front of home — Visitors flood the neighborhood, with many stopping to take pictures in front of the elaborate displays.Gordon Donovan

large inflatable illuminated elf with cookies and milk for santa — No small treats for Santa in Dyker Heights. Gordon Donovan

Green illuminated candy canes along path — Green candy canes make a lovely path in Brooklyn. Gordon Donovan

lamppost wrapped in red lights — One of the more stately homes in the brightly shining neighborhood. Gordon Donovan

candy cane lights, snow flake lights, merry christmas sign — Illuminated candy canes dot the front of this home. Gordon Donovan

large toy soldier, rudolph, red and green lights — Colorful characters crowd the front of this property. Gordon Donovan

Front stoop topped with angels and led by toy soldiers — Large lights dominate this front stoop. Gordon Donovan

Woman poses in front of stoop with angels on roof — Everyone stops for pictures in front of the Dyker Heights homes.Gordon Donovan

green inflatable aliens in car — Beam us up, Santa! Aliens enjoy the holidays too. Gordon Donovan

Lucy Spata, the longtime doyenne of the famous Dyker Heights holiday lights, did not disappoint this year. Her home features a North Pole paradise that would make Kris Kringle move to Kings County.

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