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Winds and Snow Threaten Travel Chaos in Christmas Week Storm

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A huge weather system packing gusting winds, thunderstorms, snow and even the odd twister is threatening Tuesday to put a damper on millions of Americans’ holiday travel plans. Significant road and air travel delays are expected across the East Coast on Tuesday and Wednesday courtesy of a messy mix of rain, wind, clouds and fog, according to forecasters.

“The Gulf Coast will see the worst of the severe weather on Tuesday, with thunderstorms, as much as 3 to 5 inches of rain and damaging winds right across Louisiana and into…

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The Nahas family's home on Staten Island in December 2014. Dana Ullman
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Sammy designs his displays over the year and, despite being "color stupid" as he calls it, he is very conscious of color and presentation.Dana Ullman
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In mid-November, Sammy is already at work on his Christmas displays, some of which are lit as soon as he gets them up.Dana Ullman
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Sammy's space is large enough for old cars and thousands of Christmas decorations, mostly dolls and animatronic puppets.Dana Ullman
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Ray helps Sammy install Christmas decorations. Dana Ullman
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Sammy's office, where he does some of his repairs. Dana Ullman
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Freddy Boom Boom, a colleague, stops by to check in on Sammy's progress. Dana Ullman
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Sammy's niece, Giada, points to dolls in his house.Dana Ullman
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Sammy frantically makes last minute touches to his display on the day of its first lighting. Dana Ullman
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Sammy puts up lights inside the manger, which is placed in the middle of the display.Dana Ullman
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The view from the drive way leading up to Sammy's apartment.Dana Ullman
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Sammy double checks all the lights with a set of a dozen remotes.Dana Ullman
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Sammy's neighborhood, almost two months before Christmas.Dana Ullman

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