The Horn Family’s synchronized light show defeated two Christmas displays in California to take home the grand prize.

By
Michele Kettner

December 11, 2025 at 11:00 pm

There’s a clear winner for the best decorated house in Northern Virginia: The Horn family was officially crowned the latest champion of ABC’s The Great Christmas Light Fight on Thursday night.

Located at 21260 Rosetta Pl. in Ashburn, the Horn family bested the Martin and Vistalli families in California to take home the $50,000 grand prize and the coveted “Light Fight” trophy.

The winning display features nearly 90,000 pixel lights that cover almost every inch of the home’s exterior and front yard. As if that didn’t make Mike and Johanna Horn’s house stand out enough, the family also added its own soundtrack to synchronize the display. This was the first time in the show’s history that a family used original recordings throughout their light show.

“I have to say that your original score … that was unbelievable,” said judge Carter Oosterhouse. “It was music to my ears. It was music to my eyes! I loved every minute of it and that’s why you are the champions of The Great Christmas Light Fight!”

“It’s an awesome blend of the music with the family, so that it basically shows off the family’s musicality but also our love of Christmas lights,” said Mike.

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While at the Horns’ home, Oosterhouse turned on the display with a pixel-lit guitar. The glow of the lights and dancing graphics on the house took over the street.

“Your house is magnificent,” said Oosterhouse during the show. “The entire scene runs all the way down from the roof to the front door. That looks like a TV screen. That is so impressive. You put lights everywhere! And, look at your roof!”