One couple absolutely loved Christmas, but their neighbor didn’t. He caused many problems for them and even demanded that they take down their decorations. They fought to keep them up because they had the right to do so. However, the man sought revenge, making them want to move.
Did they thwart the neighbor’s revenge plan, or did they end up moving away? You’ll have to read on to find out!
Can’t Believe It
The neighborhood was full of Christmas decorations, and everyone was enjoying the festivities. However, one couple came home to find that the neighbor had done something shocking. This brought down their spirits completely!
Can’t Believe It
Love the Neighborhood
The Hutcherson’s had lived in their home for about seven years. Both Phil and Rosie thought it was the perfect location because everyone was pleasant to them. There was no better place to experience life!
Love the Neighborhood
A Turn for the Worst
While Rosie and Phil loved the neighborhood and their home, things were about to get bad for them. They couldn’t have known what the neighbor would do upon moving in, and they wondered if there was something wrong with the man!
A Turn for the Worst
Going Nowhere
Phil and Rosie had seen their share of people moving in and out of the neighborhood, but they had no plans to leave. They loved their house and all the neighbors. However, this was so troubling that they felt ready to pack and go elsewhere without a thought!
Going Nowhere
A New Week
The couple was ready to get back to work after a leisurely weekend. They sipped coffee and ate a quick meal together before leaving the house. Though prepared and refreshed, they were shocked at what they saw.
A New Week
A Moving Van
They headed out of the house, ready for work, and slammed the door like always. However, they stopped in their tracks when they noticed a moving van across the street. Since they were in a rush, they couldn’t investigate the matter.
A Moving Van
New Neighbor
The house across from them had been on the market for a few months, but it now seemed like the couple would be getting a new neighbor. They wondered who it would be, and they would hoped it would be someone polite and charming.
New Neighbor
Introducing Themselves
Phil and Rosie enjoyed meeting new people because it meant having more friends. In fact, they enjoyed being part of the welcome wagon for new neighbors, so they’d always visit with a gift basket. It was in their nature!
Introducing Themselves
After Work
The couple came home from work a little later that day, and they immediately went to the neighbor’s home with a basket of treats. Rosie anxiously rang the doorbell, waiting for the new person to appear.
After Work
Jacob
It took a while for the door to open, and Jacob was there. He grabbed the basket of treats from Rosie, uttered a “thank you,” and closed the door again. Though it wasn’t rude, they expected something a little nicer.
Jacob
Settles In
After a few weeks, it seemed that the new neighbor was settling in quite well. However, Jacob rarely said hello. That didn’t stop Rosie and Phil from greeting him and waving when they saw him outside.
Settles In
No Idea
When December came around, everyone enjoyed the festivities like always. Phil and Rosie simply loved to decorate their home for the holidays, but something happened that ruined Christmas that year. What did Jacob do?!
No Idea
Christmas Time
The couple loved Christmas, and always went above and beyond when it came to the decorations. Rosie transformed the house into a special Santa’s Village every year, and those who saw it seemed to appreciate all the work. However, Jacob wanted to ruin the good cheer!
Christmas Time
Disgust
Rosie and Phil had noticed that Jacob was marching around his own property and seemed to be disgusted about something. Was he offended by the intricate snowflakes and bright twinkling lights? How could that be?!
Disgust
It Must Go
Finally, the neighbor showed up at their door, banging to be heard. The couple looked at each other, adding fake smiles to their faces. Jacob demanded that the decorations be removed, and they were shocked about that.
It Must Go
No Way
Phil and Rosie looked at each other in disbelief. She actually asked the neighbor to repeat himself, thinking she’d heard him wrong. However, he said the same thing, and it made her blood boil. It was Christmas time, and they had every right to have the lights!
No Way
Cursing
Jacob started yelling curse words at Rosie, and his voice became loud. Phil intervened, telling the neighbor to back up and away from them. He did leave, but he had revenge on his mind. What did he do to the sweet couple?
Cursing
Can’t Back Down
The neighbor went back to his own home, and Rosie became visibly upset. She claimed that he couldn’t do that, and they wouldn’t remove the lights. Phil agreed with her, but they would be surprised later.
Can’t Back Down
Going Home
One Saturday, Phil and Rosie had been out shopping for some Christmas presents and had gotten festive beverages for the ride home. They were singing along with the radio’s Christmas music, but they were shocked when they arrived at their house.
Going Home
Offensive
They pulled into the driveway, and Phil stopped short. The neighbor had added his own decorations to his home, and they spelled a rude word. There was an arrow beneath it, pointing at Rosie and Phil’s house!
Offensive
Boiling Rage
Phil immediately parked his car, and both people felt the anger boil up from within. They quickly marched right to the man’s home because they had a few choice words for him. They were very upset by the situation!
Boiling Rage
The Confrontation
Phil and Rosie both banged on the man’s door, and he had a smirk on his face when he opened it for them. The couple told him to remove the offensive word, but he simply said that they were Christmas lights, so he had the right to use them.
The Confrontation
No Help
The couple tried to make the neighbor remove the rude word spelled in lights. In fact, they called up the council, but it said that Christmas lights weren’t a priority right then. Plus, they spoke to someone from the local news station.
No Help
It Stays
Sadly, Rosie and Phil couldn’t make the neighbor remove the rude word. It stayed on the wall, and the blinking seemed to make it more offensive. Though it hurt, they decided to seek revenge of their own. What could they do?
It Stays
Starting a Yule Battle
Phil and Rosie decided to get more lights, so they headed back to the store. There were various holiday decorations to choose from, so they added multi-colored bulbs and twinkle lights to the cart. Jacob would get the battle he wanted.
Starting a Yule Battle
Getting Started
The couple got home again, sorting through the many decorations they’d bought. They opened a bottle of wine as a toast to their revenge plan. Things escalated quickly when alcohol was introduced, but they would see it through!
Getting Started
Different Energy
Rosie and Phil were giggling and acting young at heart, wanting to get the message up quickly. They wished to finish everything before Jacob got home, and they barely made it, switching on the lights as they heard the vehicle pull in.
Different Energy
New Look
Jacob’s face soured the moment he got home. Phil grinned at his wife, and they both began to laugh. Stage one was complete, but that wasn’t the end for their revenge prank. The neighbor had picked the wrong couple!
New Look
Power Bill
Phil and Rosie had tons of Christmas spirit to spread around, and they wanted to break Jacob with it. While the setup might have been tacky, and the electricity bill would be high, they wanted revenge and were prepared to do anything.
Power Bill
Scarecrow
Rosie hadn’t finished with the neighbor. She took some older clothes from a pile and found the right outfit. Then, she stuffed the clothing with paper and made a winter scarecrow that soon rocked the neighborhood.
Scarecrow
Perfect Plan
Their revenge schedule rolled out like an advent calendar. The obnoxious neighbor had no idea what hit him. Each day, he’d come home to something new and would be mad about it. Things boiled over enough for him to leave the couple a note.
Perfect Plan
Angry Note
The note Jacob left was rude. In it, he said that they had so many lights that Santa would find them and hopefully stomp on their heads. He probably believed it was clever, but it only fueled the fire even more.
Angry Note
Others Catch On
Phil and Rosie had created a Christmas spark that had spread and caught on with the other neighbors. Everyone could see the decorations, and they wondered if they’d gone too far. One morning, they saw a box on their doorstep.
Others Catch On
For the Cause
Another house from across the street had been watching the progress, and they wanted to contribute to the plan of vengeance. Therefore, they boxed up their old decorations to donate to the cause. Soon, more boxes showed up!
For the Cause
Thank You
Rosie liked to see every new box because it meant more holiday cheer. She always noted who had sent what, sending a thank-you note to them. However, she omitted their names to avoid legal problems later.
Thank You
Like a Comedy Movie
The couple’s home displayed all sorts of decorations, and it wasn’t well-planned. Most people thought it was an explosion of yuletide fun that rivaled all comedy movies in the world. Jacob was ready to burn down the house or at least their tree.
Like a Comedy Movie
Enjoying the Sights
Rosie would often sit beside the window and sip hot chocolate while looking at their masterpiece. She particularly liked the “Clark Griswold” scarecrow she’d made from old clothing. It hung from the eaves, so everyone could see it.
Enjoying the Sights
Message Removed
They also added a “Grinch” message to the home, which featured an arrow pointing at Jacob’s house. However, she looked out one day to see that he’d removed his nasty message. Overall, they won! What did they do with the gifted decorations?
Message Removed
Good Memory
She took some of their personal decorations down, including the one with the Grinch. Their grand gesture had been read, and he had given up the fight. They wouldn’t have to push the man anymore.
Good Memory
Returns
After the New Year, Phil and Rosie returned the decorations they’d gotten from the other neighbors. Things might have started off poorly, but the couple had experienced a memorable holiday.
Returns
