Western parts of the U.S. awoke to a white Christmas Thursday, as much of the nation dealt with a drenching from the storm front that snarled holiday travel plans for millions of Americans.
Between two and six inches of snow was forecast in the valleys in northern California, Utah, Idaho, Wyoming and Montana, according to the National Weather Service, with higher elevations facing up to a foot of powder.
Even Hawaii was expected to see some snow, as a blizzard warning remained in effect for the summits of Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa on the Big Island…
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The Nahas family's home on Staten Island in December 2014.
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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.
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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.
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Sammy's space is large enough for old cars and thousands of Christmas decorations, mostly dolls and animatronic puppets.
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Ray helps Sammy install Christmas decorations.
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Sammy's office, where he does some of his repairs.
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Freddy Boom Boom, a colleague, stops by to check in on Sammy's progress.
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Sammy's niece, Giada, points to dolls in his house.
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Sammy frantically makes last minute touches to his display on the day of its first lighting.
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Sammy puts up lights inside the manger, which is placed in the middle of the display.
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The view from the drive way leading up to Sammy's apartment.
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Sammy double checks all the lights with a set of a dozen remotes.
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Sammy's neighborhood, almost two months before Christmas.
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