The Castro Christmas House, San Francisco, CA

Overlooking bustling Castro Street, this century-old Edwardian house becomes a Christmas wonderland each December. The holiday spirit shines brightly at this brick home - a 6-foot Santa Claus and a nutcracker greet passers-by, while rows of poinsettias, ivy, crimson balls, and glistening crystals adorn the windowsills and gable boards.