My neighbor’s house lit up one evening with perfect timing — red and green lights fading in rhythm with Christmas music. I had to ask how he did it, and he told me about a voice-activated holiday decor https://www.busybeaver.site/smart-holiday-lighting-charlotte/ setup he’d tried recently. I was curious, so I gave it a shot myself. Living in Charlotte, North Carolina, where we love going all out for the holidays, this was a total win. I can tell my smart speaker to “turn on holiday mode,” and instantly the lights glow just right. It’s funny how something so simple can make decorating feel high-tech and personal at the same time.