Run a Neighborhood Christmas Decorating Contest

This is some simple steps on how to throw a Neighborhood Christmas decorating contest

Steps

 * 1) Spread the word! If you want to throw a NEIGHBORHOOD decorating contest than everyone must know! Decorate some letter envelopes all Christmasy and put in a little letter that says what you'd like to do and why. EX: "Dear neighbor, I would like to have a neighborhood Christmas decorating contest. This will be a fun thing for us all to do and get in the Christmas spirit! If you would not like to participate please check the NO box below and send back this letter or make me aware. If you would like to participate please check the YES box below and make me aware". And make sure to put two boxes on the bottom of the paper.[[Image:Run a Neighborhood Christmas Decorating Contest Step 1.jpg|center]]
 * 2) Have awards. If you want many people to participate you should choose some awards. Also choose judges, possibly people who wouldn't like to participate.[[Image:Run a Neighborhood Christmas Decorating Contest Step 2.jpg|center]]
 * 3) Look for sponsors like local merchants and business people to help defray the cost and offer prizes.[[Image:Run a Neighborhood Christmas Decorating Contest Step 3.jpg|center]]
 * 4) Try to enlist local media to promote the event.[[Image:Run a Neighborhood Christmas Decorating Contest Step 4.jpg|center]]

Tips

 * Try to keep awards to a minimum cost, or at least to your own abilities

Warnings

 * Only do this if you are responsible and able to handle the pressure of running an event like this.