in case you needed more of it. tom and jerry began their wild holiday display, at their private residence (here in san francisco), more than 25 years ago. what is clear is that they do it simply for the enjoyment of those who encounter it. i'd say that's about as "in the spirt of" as it gets. :)

http://sanfrancisco.about.com/b/2009/12/23/tom-jerrys-christmas-tree.htm

another shot of the orpheum marquee.  it doesn't get old.

approaching the orpheum theater

lit &  stained, under the balcony, at the orpheum theater

firey fodder for remixing (& for trying teaching myself how to use imovie). 

eeep! not really sure what happened with the music on this one. it speeds up, slows down, gets all choppity-chop.  it sounded fine before i converted it to an mp4 & uploaded it here.  sad lisa.  :0(