Pastor Norbert Szudarski reads a passage of scripture with help from altar server Samantha Gaddis Sunday during ceremonies blessing the Nativity scene in Garfield Park. For the 61st year homeowners along Lehnertz Avenue have told the story of Christmas with decorations in their yards. Mary Beth Nolan~For Sun-Times Media

For the 61st year homeowners along Lehnertz Avenue have told the story of Christmas with decorations in their yards. Carolyn Clemen, right, has lived on the avenue the longest of all the current residents. She is joined by Sue Gardner, left, a 15-year resident. Erika Wurst | Sun-Times Media

For the 61st year homeowners along Lehnertz Avenue have told the story of Christmas with decorations in their yards. The Ayala Family (from left), Liz, Amber and Bobby, are 15-year residents in the neighborhood. Erika Wurst | Sun-Times Media

Three-year-old Abby Schmidt was one of the many people who came out to enjoy the lighting of the annual holiday lights decorations on Lehnertz Avenue in Aurora on Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012. This is the 61st year homeowners there have told the story of Christmas with decorations in their yards. Erika Wurst | Sun-Times Media

For the 61st year homeowners along Lehnertz Avenue have told the story of Christmas with decorations in their yards. Sarah Schmidt and her daughter Abby, 3, came out for the festivities. Erika Wurst | Sun-times Media

For the 61st year homeowners along Lehnertz Avenue have told the story of Christmas with decorations in their yards. Residents (left) Kaizon, Patricia (Mom), and Kailene Cummins were there Sunday, Dec. 9. Erika Wurst | Sun-Times Media

Deacon Norbert Szudarski reads a passage of scripture with help from altar server Samantha Gaddis Sunday during ceremonies blessing the Nativity scene in Garfield Park. For the 61st year homeowners along Lehnertz Avenue have told the story of Christmas with decorations in their yards. Mary Beth Nolan~For Sun-Times Media

Deacon Norbert Szudarski of St. Joseph Church uses holy water to bless the crowd Sunday during ceremonies at the Nativity scene in Garfield Park along Lehnertz Avenue.Mary Beth Nolan~For Sun-Times Media

Carolers from St. Joseph church sing while walking near homes on Lehnertz Avenue in Aurora. For the 61st year homeowners along the street decorated their homes to tell the religious story of Christmas. Mary Beth Nolan~For Sun-Times Media

Leo Dominguez of Aurora looks at a Nativity scene with his son Diego Leo and daughter Mia Sunday after ceremonies blessing the religious display in Garfield Park. This is the 61st year that homeowners along Lehnertz Avenue have told the story of Christmas using decorations in their front yard. Mary Beth Nolan~For Sun-Times Media

Motorists pass decorations in Garfield Park and in front of homes along Lehnertz Avenue Sunday evening. Mary Beth Nolan~For Sun-Times Media

Hand-painting figures decorate a home along Lehnertz Avenue as part of a neighborhood display that tells the religious story of Christmas. This is the 61st year for the neighborhood display. Mary Beth Nolan~For Sun-Times Media

Henry Flock of Olympia Fields sings "Joy To The World" during a "Do-It-Yourself Messiah" concert Sunday at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Aurora. Mary Beth Nolan~For Sun-Times Media