ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. —

Chris McCord, known as Mr. Christmas, is ready for the holiday season in Albuquerque, transforming his home with thousands of lights, inflatables, and music, while also collecting food and toy donations for the community.

"Our house has over 50,000 lights," McCord said. "The best part is hearing the kids just in awe when they see it."

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For more than a decade, McCord has decked out his home with Christmas decor, including a mile of extension cords hidden from view and numerous inflatables.

"It takes three days to get all of the lights in the tree using the bucket truck," McCord said.

His light show includes roughly 20 songs.

"Once I figured out how it worked and how I am able to recreate like an image with l

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