The Gress House Holiday Light Spectacular

01/18/2025

With the crummy weather looming over us, I figured I would take advantage of fixing some of our old classic pieces. I have had this teddy bear stocking for years and after many Christmas seasons, it finally reached the point of not being able to use it any longer.

I hit the after-Christmas sales hard this year and bought out all of the rope lights from Walmart for 75% off. Some new rope lights and HUNDREDS of zip ties later…it is complete! While I would have liked to keep it the original red and green, the red and blue is fitting (as I love patriotic pieces anyway!)

This larger than life teddy bear stocking is ready for the 2025 season!

Tell us what you think in the comments below!

01/06/2025

A snowy finish to another fantastic season! ❄️☃️❄️

Lights are on for the last time this evening. A bittersweet moment, for sure! A huge shout out and THANK YOU to all who made this season so magical! It was so nice meeting everyone, sharing stories, and talking about Christmas memories.

A HUGE thank you to all of our helpers. From friends and relatives who continuously lended helping hands—we couldn’t have done it without you! Your love and support means the world to us, always.

We have raised so much for the Children’s Specialized Hospital again this year…we will post an updated total soon!! ❤️ THANK YOU for your continued support for this beautiful organization.

That’s a wrap on this season! BIGGER, BRIGHTER, and BETTER for 2025! ❤️🎄❤️

01/04/2025

This is an interesting read on our favorite holiday decorations, the blow mold!

Every year around Christmastime, yards around the world begin to come alive with a colorful, nostalgic glow of holiday displays. Lighted trees, inflatable characters and animatronic Santas captivate the eye and the mind.

01/03/2025

LAST WEEKEND to see the lights! Stop by and see the display before it all goes away!

It has been such a fantastic season! Thank you for your continued support.

https://events.childrens-specialized.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.event&eventID=736

01/02/2025

Don’t let the sun set on your last few chances to see our display! 🎅🏻🌅🧸

We are lit through the weekend for anyone who still needs to see!

We are still collecting donations for the Children’s Specialized Hospital. Help us reach our goal of $4,000 by the end of the season! Donations can be made in person or through our direct link:

https://events.childrens-specialized.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.event&eventID=736

12/28/2024

We’re hanging onto that holiday feeling! Didn’t get a chance to see our display? No worries! We are lit until January 6, 2025!

We have raised over $3,000 so far this season for the Children’s Specialized Hospital! We’re so close to our goal of $4,000! Help us reach this goal by the end of the season! Any donation helps!

Donations can also be made online by visiting below!

https://events.childrens-specialized.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.event&eventID=736

12/26/2024

Happy Hanukkah to all who celebrate! 💙🕎💙

Lights are on from now to January 6, 2025! Stop by to see our dazzling display!

We are still raising money for the Children’s Specialized Hospital of Mountainside, NJ! We have raised over $2,000 already this season for this wonderful cause. Help us double this amount by the end of the season!

Donations can also be made online here:

https://events.childrens-specialized.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.event&eventID=736

12/24/2024

I guess we don’t have to dream of a white Christmas after all! ❄️☃️🌨️⛄️❄️

Merry Christmas Eve! Can’t wait to see the lights in the snow tonight! ❤️🎄💚

12/23/2024

Holiday Mickey will be at our home TONIGHT courtesy of My Fairytale Dream!

Join us for a MAGICAL visit with Mickey! This event and photos with Mickey are entirely FREE. If you’d like, you can make a donation to the Children’s Specialized Hospital! Help us raise $4,000 this season!

https://events.childrens-specialized.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.event&eventID=736

See you tonight! ❤️🎄💚

12/22/2024

DJ Luke playing the holiday hits at 14 Johnson!

Stop by and say hi! Let’s PARTY!

12/22/2024

EXCITING NEWS!! DJ Luke Capichana from One Way Entertainment will be at the Gress House TONIGHT playing all of your favorite holiday tunes!

Come out tonight after 6:00PM and party with us as we prepare for the most WONDERFUL time of the year!

We’re still collecting donations for the Children’s Specialized Hospital of Mountainside, NJ!! So far, we’ve raised around $2,000 for this wonderful cause! Let’s double that by the end of the season!

SEE EVERYONE TONIGHT! Come ready to PARTY!

https://events.childrens-specialized.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.event&eventID=736

12/21/2024

Everything sure looks extra magical in the snow! ❤️❄️💚🎄❄️

Lights are on all weekend long at 14 Johnson Avenue in Union Beach!

Be sure to LIKE us on Facebook and follow along on Instagram and TikTok

Merry Christmas!!

12/21/2024

Thank you, Natalie Paterson and NJ.com for this beautiful story on our home!

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DD2KpG-sB0k/?igsh=cTZpdjV4dDg3OW9z

12/21/2024

First day of Winter AND a dusting of snow!? What a magical sight to wake up to this morning! ❄️☃️❄️ Hoping the snow sticks around to get some night shots!

Did you wake up to snow in your area!?

12/20/2024

Our display is full of CHARACTER! Soooo many characters to choose from…which one is YOUR favorite?!

Lights are lit this weekend until 11PM! Stop by and say hi! 👋🏻

As a reminder, we are still collecting for the Children’s Specialized Hospital of Mountainside, New Jersey! We have already raised so much this holiday season and would like to keep that number growing! There are TWO ways to donate. You can donate in the RED MAILBOX on our front porch OR through our custom link below:

https://events.childrens-specialized.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.event&eventID=736

There is also a QR code outside that can be scanned on any of our hospital signs. Help us raise money for this wonderful cause!

Wishing you a wonderful weekend full of holiday joy!

❤️ The Gress Family

12/18/2024

Mickey and Minnie are kind of our thing, could you tell!? 🤣

Stop by and see all our MAGICAL Disney elements this holiday season!

Who is your favorite Disney character!?

Lights are on until 10PM!

Have a MAGICAL holiday!