Herman Dinges wraps up 50 years of holiday lights

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  9. Mrs. Claus (Dinges' girlfriend) providing treats for all visitors to the house. 

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  17. Dinges has put on his Christmas display every year for the last 50 years.  He says this will be his last year and he will spend his time traveling from now on. 

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  20. Located in west Denver, Herman Dinges' home is located at 68 South Zenobia Street.  His lights are on from 6pm - 10pm daily. 

  21. Dinges says his electricity bill is typically around $1,500 every December. 

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  23. Over the years, Dinges has had his home specially outfitted to accomodate the extra load of his Christmas lights. 

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