Christmas Lane in Dover: Facts and Figures

Here's what you need to know, in facts and figures, about the Christmas Lane winter wonderland walk-through in the Greater Brandon community of Dover. These facts were taken from signs on display at the Christmas village, shot Dec. 8, 2012.

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Christmas Lane Tree Facts

• 72,000 lights

• 35 feet tall

• 17.5-foot diameter base

• 56 individual panels

• Tree alone draws 100 amps

• Six men and eight hours to assemble

• Original owner paid $47,000

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Christmas Lane Facts

• Originated 1980.

• Grown annually every year.

• Display light bill: $4,500.

• Requires 6-200 amp dedicated services totaling 1200 amps.

• 15 to 35 volunteers on any given night.

• 200 volunteers every year.

• Display made up of mostly retired mall displays.

• Assembly begins in mid-October.

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Electric costs and annual improvments to Christmas Lane are offset by visitor donations. There is no cost to visit Christmas Lane and parking is free.

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If You Go

• Christmas Lane is at 2015 Wooten Road in Dover.

• Parking and entry is free.

• Lights are on nightly, from 6 to 10. 

• The display is open through Dec. 30.

• Santa Claus hours are Dec. 14-23, from 6 to 8 p.m. Christmas Eve hours are from 6 to 7 p.m.

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