Maybe because it was already displayed in our bay window,

Or maybe because Santa's wife wanted it to stay,

My Assateague Lighthouse replica pulls double duty during the holiday season.

With its red and white stripes it's a natural addition to our holiday decorations as the North Pole and served as a beacon to guide Santa and his reindeer back home.

Many of America's historic lighthouses get decorated for the holidays; as examples Maine's Cape Neddick "Nubble" light is outlined in lights while Sandy Hook, New Jersey sports a gigantic wreath.

And as art imitates life, several American Lawn Lights lighthouse keepers have decorated their replicas for the holidays:

* Candy canes hung with care from the railings of Saybrook Breakwater Lighthouse

* A holiday wreath proudly displayed on Barnegat Lighthouse next to the living room fireplace

* Tarrytown Lighthouse's railings ringed with holiday lights on the front lawn

The best part of decorating with an American Lawn Lights lighthouse replica is that you can leave it out all year long without getting funny looks from your neighbors.
Try that with your light-up reindeer!