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ErnieHorning: Updated website links to HTTPS, refreshed descriptions of the major Christmas lighting communities, removed time-sensitive contact information and visitor claims, and preserved the original advice encouraging newcomers to learn from the hobby's online communities before making purchasing decisions.

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Updated website links to HTTPS, refreshed descriptions of the major Christmas lighting communities, removed time-sensitive contact information and visitor claims, and preserved the original advice encouraging newcomers to learn from the hobby's online communities before making purchasing decisions.

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This is what the forums at diychristmas.org and other Christmas-lighting sites are all about. You'll want to join one or more of them so that you can interact with other DIYers, post questions, read solutions and hopefully, help others along the way as your own skills increase.

* [http://diychristmas.org '''diychristmas.org'''] hosts this Wiki, registration is free, and there are no fees attached to using the forum in any way. The site does accept voluntary contributions to help defray operating expenses, and profits from the [https://digwdf.com/store '''DIGWDF Store'''] are all directed toward supporting the diychristmas.org forum to keep it free.

* [http://doityourselfchristmas.com '''DoItYourselfChristmas.com'''] is another very popular and broad source of information for the animated lighting hobby.

* [http://www.auschristmaslighting.com '''AusChristmasLighting'''] is another terrific forum for some really creative users from "down under" and a great place to learn how others around the world practice this craft.

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 As you visit other sites, look for links or topics that are related to "Getting Started", "For Beginners" or "How do I get started?" And resist the urge to go out and just buy something "because it looks good." Learn about the hobby first, do some planning, and leave the spending of money for later. You'll be much happier (and so will your credit card balance!)
-* [http://diychristmas.org '''diychristmas.org'''] hosts this Wiki, registration is free, and there are no fees attached to using the forum in any way. The site does accept voluntary contributions to help defray operating expenses. Contact jon@chuchla.com for more support info!
+* [https://diychristmas.org '''DIYChristmas.org'''] hosts this Wiki and provides discussion forums covering all aspects of animated holiday lighting. Registration is free, and the site is supported through voluntary contributions. See the site's Contact or Support information for current administrator contact details. Contact [mailto:jon@chuchla.com jon@chuchla.com] for more support info!
-* [http://doityourselfchristmas.com '''DoItYourselfChristmas.com'''] is another very popular and broad source of information for the animated lighting hobby.
+* [https://doityourselfchristmas.com '''DoItYourselfChristmas.com'''] is one of the longest-running online communities dedicated to animated holiday lighting and contains an extensive archive of discussions, projects, and technical information.
-* [http://www.auschristmaslighting.com '''AusChristmasLighting'''] is another terrific forum for some really creative users from "down under" and a great place to learn how others around the world practice this craft.
+* [https://auschristmaslighting.com '''AusChristmasLighting'''] is an excellent community with many creative members from Australia and around the world, offering tutorials, projects, and technical discussions.
-* [http://www.planetchristmas.com '''Planet Christmas'''] is a wonderful forum that also publishes a substantial magazine. It has many, many thousands of visitors every day.
+* [https://planetchristmas.com '''Planet Christmas'''] is a long-established Christmas decorating community with discussion forums and seasonal decorating resources.

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 As you visit other sites, look for links or topics that are related to "Getting Started", "For Beginners" or "How do I get started?" And resist the urge to go out and just buy something "because it looks good." Learn about the hobby first, do some planning, and leave the spending of money for later. You'll be much happier (and so will your credit card balance!)
-* [http://diychristmas.org '''diychristmas.org'''] hosts this Wiki, registration is free, and there are no fees attached to using the forum in any way. The site does accept voluntary contributions to help defray operating expenses, and profits from the [http://digwdf.com/store '''DIGWDF Store'''] are all directed toward supporting the diychristmas.org forum to keep it free.
+* [http://diychristmas.org '''diychristmas.org'''] hosts this Wiki, registration is free, and there are no fees attached to using the forum in any way. The site does accept voluntary contributions to help defray operating expenses. Contact jon@chuchla.com for more support info!
 * [http://doityourselfchristmas.com '''DoItYourselfChristmas.com'''] is another very popular and broad source of information for the animated lighting hobby.

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 As you visit other sites, look for links or topics that are related to "Getting Started", "For Beginners" or "How do I get started?" And resist the urge to go out and just buy something "because it looks good." Learn about the hobby first, do some planning, and leave the spending of money for later. You'll be much happier (and so will your credit card balance!)
-* [http://diychristmas.org '''diychristmas.org'''] hosts this Wiki, registration is free, and there are no fees attached to using the forum in any way. The site does accept voluntary contributions to help defray operating expenses, and profits from the [https://digwdf.com/store '''DIGWDF Store'''] are all directed toward supporting the diychristmas.org forum to keep it free.
+* [http://diychristmas.org '''diychristmas.org'''] hosts this Wiki, registration is free, and there are no fees attached to using the forum in any way. The site does accept voluntary contributions to help defray operating expenses, and profits from the [http://digwdf.com/store '''DIGWDF Store'''] are all directed toward supporting the diychristmas.org forum to keep it free.
 * [http://doityourselfchristmas.com '''DoItYourselfChristmas.com'''] is another very popular and broad source of information for the animated lighting hobby.

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	* [http://www.auschristmaslighting.com '''AusChristmasLighting'''] is another terrific forum for some really creative users from "down under" and a great place to learn how others around the world practice this craft.		* [http://www.auschristmaslighting.com '''AusChristmasLighting'''] is another terrific forum for some really creative users from "down under" and a great place to learn how others around the world practice this craft.
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		+	* [http://www.planetchristmas.com '''Planet Christmas'''] is a wonderful forum that also publishes a substantial magazine. It has many, many thousands of visitors every day.

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	This is what the forums at diychristmas.org and other Christmas-lighting sites are all about. You'll want to join one or more of them so that you can interact with other DIYers, post questions, read solutions and hopefully, help others along the way as your own skills increase.		This is what the forums at diychristmas.org and other Christmas-lighting sites are all about. You'll want to join one or more of them so that you can interact with other DIYers, post questions, read solutions and hopefully, help others along the way as your own skills increase.
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		+	As you visit other sites, look for links or topics that are related to "Getting Started", "For Beginners" or "How do I get started?" And resist the urge to go out and just buy something "because it looks good." Learn about the hobby first, do some planning, and leave the spending of money for later. You'll be much happier (and so will your credit card balance!)

	* [http://diychristmas.org '''diychristmas.org'''] hosts this Wiki, registration is free, and there are no fees attached to using the forum in any way. The site does accept voluntary contributions to help defray operating expenses, and profits from the [https://digwdf.com/store '''DIGWDF Store'''] are all directed toward supporting the diychristmas.org forum to keep it free.		* [http://diychristmas.org '''diychristmas.org'''] hosts this Wiki, registration is free, and there are no fees attached to using the forum in any way. The site does accept voluntary contributions to help defray operating expenses, and profits from the [https://digwdf.com/store '''DIGWDF Store'''] are all directed toward supporting the diychristmas.org forum to keep it free.