Sure, Wellesley homeowners might have a reputation for being restrained when it comes to exterior holiday decorations, but the town’s Recreation Department is encouraging you to go over the top with its Winter Wonderland Holiday House Decorating Contest. If you need inspiration for the Griswold Award, you might want to rev up the Christmas Vacation movie right away. More tasteful entries are also welcomed, as awards for Best Theme, Judge’s Choice and Traditional New England Theme (zzzzz..) will also be doled out.
The Rec Department also held a Halloween decorating contest and the masses did respond.