Candy Cane Lane brings holiday cheer to Davis residents
Henri Court in Wildhorse, also known as Candy Cane Lane, is a street that brings joy to people of all ages every Christmas.
During Christmastime, most people come to Candy Cane Lane as visitors. However, for sophomore Tyler Powell, Candy Cane Lane is his home.
Powell has lived on Henri Court for 11 years, and has been participating in his street’s annual event since it began ten years ago.
“I love seeing people come to our neighborhood and enjoy themselves by seeing all the decorations,” Powell said. He especially likes seeing joy on kids’ faces.
Powell’s house was entered in a nation-wide competition organized by Patch.com, in which people voted on the best-decorated house in all of the United States. The Powells won and received the $100,000 grand prize, donating the money to the Davis school system.
“Just wait ‘til you see it this year!” Powell said with a giant smile.
Powell feels the same joy that the children feel every year, even though he is older now. “It’s still pretty awesome,” Powell said. Children might outgrow their belief in Santa Claus, but most of them will never outgrow their Christmas spirit.
Sophomore Kyle England has been coming to Henri Court every Christmas for the last five years. England describes Candy Cane Lane as “a magical place.”
Powell’s family and his neighbors bring loads of joy onto the residents of Davis, but it doesn’t come cheap. A single box of lights can cost anywhere from $10-$20.
ACE Hardware employee Nick Stratton has been working in the ACE homeware department for more than two years, and knows all there is to know about Christmas decoration sales.
“People can buy anywhere from one to 500 boxes of Christmas lights,” Stratton said. The Powells and their neighbors are definitely on the high side of that scale.
“Over the years it’s gotten bigger and bigger,” Powell said. “More lights, more decorations.”
The Powells start decorating as soon as Thanksgiving comes to a close.
“My favorite part overall is setting it all up,” Powell said. It takes about five days from start to finish for Powell and his neighbors to dress the asphalt, trees, lawns and houses, but it is worth it. People come from all over Davis to witness the spectacular decorations that Powell helps set up.
“I love the train at the end of the cul-de-sac that’s connected to the mailbox and plays Christmas music!” said sophomore and Candy Cane Lane fan Sophia Hernandez.
Freshman Faith Harlan is also a visitor to Candy Cane Lane every year. “Last year I loved the lights and I can’t wait to see what it’s like this year!” Harlan said.
