About Us

The Ludy‘s Christmas Lights Spectacular Display is a multitude of lights sequenced to music. Jerry and Edith have shared their excitement of lights with the community of Columbus, GA and surrounding areas for years. When Jerry was a young boy of 12, he built a Santa out of paper grocery bags, painted a face and placed C-9 lights around a frame of wood. This started out becoming a yearly dream of increasing the lights and building something to share to others that drove by. Edith, one of four children, was the sibling who took charge of decorations in her family. Edith’s passion for bringing a smile to a child increased her desires to create more displays within the inside of the home. A person entering the home can feel the joy that comes from the love of Christmas.

Jerry and Edith both love Christmas because of celebrating that special day when Jesus Christ was born. Jesus has blessed both of them in so many ways; they want to share the joy of those blessings by bringing a smile to anyone that is able to see their display. Since Jesus is the Light of the World, then they want their lights to shine in celebration of his birth.

Each year the outside lights increase in numbers. In 2006, the light count was greater than 60,000 lights. The 2008 display will have over 70,000 lights through out. The power usage has always been an issue, but the joy that the lights bring to all that see them, makes it worth it.

All of the lights are controlled by a computerized program which commands lights to dance in sync with the music. Each song takes about three weeks to program. The music is transmitted through a FM transmitter that can be received while driving within site of the home. All visitors driving by can tune their radio station to FM 90.1 and listen to the Ludy's Christmas Lights Spectacular.

In 2006, Jerry constructed a 35’ Santa, Sleigh, and reindeer that stretched across the roof. Santa tosses presents into the Ludy's chimney. In 2007, Jerry incorporated the neighbors home and Santa now tosses presents into their chimney too... while standing on the Ludy's roof! Now that takes some skill!... but what else would you expect from Santa? Well... think you've seen it all??? NOT EVEN CLOSE!!! Santa is full of Christmas surprises and has really outdone himself with all the new additions to the 2008 display! Don't miss out on all the fun and excitement! Be sure to bring the family by and discover what Christmas magic Santa has planned for 2008!

A lot of preparation and work goes into this display in order to have all the lights working and in synchronization with the music. Jerry could not create this light wonderland each year if it wasn't for the help of his son Keith. Since Keith was old enough to walk, he has played a large role in the preparation of the lights. It takes many weeks to prepare for this spectacular day. Keith and Jerry start placing lights on the roof during the second week of September, working all the way leading up to Thanksgiving. The Ludy‘s Christmas Lights Spectacular Display is going on now!!!

Jerry and Edith's oldest daughter, Julie Hedges, owner of JE Hedges Photography in Columbus, created and maintains the Ludy Christmas website. During the Christmas Season, dates will be posted regarding special evenings that will consist of providing hot chocolate and cookies for each person that stops by and visits with Santa. Santa will be providing candy canes for the children as he listens to all of their wishes. Mrs. Claus will be assisting in handing out the drinks and chasing little children. It is a great time to fellowship with neighbors and friends. Be sure to bring a camera to take that priceless photo of your loved one sitting with Santa.

Visit us at 5784 Ironstone Drive, Columbus, Georgia, 31907 in the Cottonwood Plantation neighborhood.

We look forward to seeing you!
Mr. & Mrs. Claus - Jerry & Edith Ludy
The Elves - Julie, Cary, & London Hedges ~ Keith & Kristi Ludy ~ Gracie, Robert, & Zachary Herrera