It doesn't always have to be a million lights set to today's most popular throbbing beats. Sometimes it can be a simple shimmer or a slow infusion of color as reflected from tinsel. We all have our tastes in Christmas light. The folks at NOLA.com certainly have theirs.

Chris Granger took some incredible photos and the NOLA.com crew added the music and what you have is a very nice visit to the "Christmas Side" of the Big Easy. The displays run the gamut of simple and serene to high-tech, flashy, and bold. Much like the city their inspiration was drawn from.

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