Meadow Lights Explained

Meadow Lights is a 30acres display of Christmas lights near Meadow, North Carolina owned and operated by Roy Johnson and his family on land adjoining their home. It is the oldest and largest display of christmas lights in eastern North Carolina.^{[1] [2]} The display features light displays, some several stories tall, alongside displays of mannequins depicting the life of Jesus. There is no admission fee, but visitors may purchase tickets for a train ride through the light display.^[3]

Johnson is a retired tobacco farmer who began the display as a hobby to entertain neighbors and his children. In 1994, the Johnsons built "The Old Country Store" in the parking lot to sell drinks and candy. In 2007, a carousel was added.^[4]

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Notes and References

1. News: Bolejack . Scott . 2022-11-30 . Johnston is home to holiday light shows . https://web.archive.org/web/20240907114825/https://restorationnewsmedia.com/articles/local-news-johnstonian/johnston-is-home-to-holiday-light-shows/ . 2024-09-07 . 2024-09-06 . Restoration NewsMedia.
2. News: Brooks . Emmie . 2023-12-22 . Eastern NC's oldest Christmas light experience returns to Benson . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240222064605/https://nsjonline.com/article/2023/12/eastern-ncs-oldest-christmas-light-experience-returns-to-benson/ . February 22, 2024 . 2024-09-06 . The North State Journal . en-US.
3. News: Mason . Scott . Photography by Robert Meikle . Meadow Lights illuminate Johnston County . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20120107194625/http://www.wral.com/entertainment/holiday/video/10480525/#/vid10480525 . January 7, 2012 . December 28, 2011 . WRAL.
4. News: Maguire . Marti . The man behind the Meadow Lights . dead . https://archive.today/20120915065435/http://www.theherald-nc.com/2011/12/25/21148/the-man-behind-the-meadow-lights.html . 15 September 2012 . 28 December 2011 . Smithfield Herald.