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Light up your holidays

About Light Up Your Holidays:
Chicago's Only Woman-Owned
Holiday Lighting Company

Light Up Your Holidays is Chicago’s only womanowned holiday lighting company, dedicated to creating beautiful, stress-free seasonal displays.

We take pride in delivering personalized designs and
exceptional service that make every home and business shine.

Meet Kelly Christmas

Kelly Christmas

Owner

I started Light Up Your Holidays out of the trunk of my car over 25 years ago. It wasn’t some grand business plan. I just loved making homes look beautiful for the holidays, and a few friends asked if I’d do theirs. Then their neighbors called. Then their neighbors called

Before I knew it, I had more requests than I could handle by myself and a business that had taken on a life of its own. My friends started calling me Kelly Christmas, and the name stuck.

I still get just as excited about install day as I did on my very first job. My background is in photography and design, which is probably why I obsess over every detail: the way the light falls, the angle of a garland, whether the colors complement the architecture.

I can’t help it. I want every home to look like it belongs on a holiday card. Over the years, we’ve grown from that trunk-of the-car operation into a full team with branded vehicles, trained installers, and a warehouse full of commercial-grade materials.

But the thing that hasn’t changed is the personal
touch. I still talk to every client. I still care about
every single project. And I still wear the red glasses.

Our Design Team

Our designers combine creativity with technical expertise to create displays that complement your home and personal style. Every element is thoughtfully placed to enhance the beauty and character of your property.

Giving Back to Our Community

Every year, we decorate group homes at no charge and donate to local silent auctions. It’s one of our favorite parts of what we do.

We believe everyone deserves to come home to something beautiful during the holidays, regardless of their situation.

Know a family or group home that
deserves a little extra light this season?
Nominate them. We’d love to help..

Press and Recognition