Dorchester was alive with lights as residents decorated their homes for Christmas. From Savin Hill to Codman Square the neighborhood’s residents were showing off their holiday spirit.

Street home featured a elegant collection of lights, wrapped around its bushes and porch.

Homeowners of this Adams Street home had plenty of color in their decorations, from a light up Christmas tree to “Peanuts” characters.

This Adams Street home featured thousands of lights and was the subject of a Boston.com article.

This polar bear greeted curious onlookers at this Houghton Street home.

This Adams Street home featured a beautiful collection of red and white lights.

A home on Millwood Street went for a simple yet classic look.

All of Millwood Street was alive with lights for the holidays.

This Frosty the Snowman on Walnut Street joined Santa to greet neighbors.

A Lawley Street home lit up the block with its lights.

These two Glendale Street homes were covered in lights.

A Melville Avenue home stands alone with its beautiful lights.

Another beautiful Melville Avenue home.

was hard to miss this Elm Lawn Way home.

Wrapped in wreaths and lights, this Glenrose Road home featured a more classic lighting scheme.

A Houghton Street home with a simple, contemporary look.