Killjoy MPs are now attempting to tell families where and when they can put up their own Christmas lights in the latest chapter of nanny state meddling.
A cross-party selection of Scrooge politicians say those with large festive illuminations - often displayed to raise charity funds - should think about switching them off.
MPs think people celebrating Christmas should follow their advice over their own instincts on how best to mark the occasion.
The chairman of the Dark Skies All Party Parliamentary Group Andrew Griffith said some displays were so bright if they had been in Bethlehem the three wise men would never have found baby Jesus.
Light pollution issues and electricity waste are real environmental concerns and the Energy Saving Trust say the UK could fill 15,500 hot air balloons with the carbon dioxide produced by our Christmas lighting each year.
But after a torrid 18 months dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and restrictions imposed by Boris Johnson's government, many will be asking if MPs trying to curb the nation's festive inclinations is wise.
Helen and John Attlesey's Christmas decorations at their home in Soham, Cambridgeshire, is adorned with thousands of eco-friendly LED lights for charity.
Last year it raised over £25,000 for charities including Great Ormond Street Children's Hospital, who saved their grandson's life after he developed epilepsy aged six.
Helen and John Attlesey have decorated their house in Soham every year for almost a decade to raise money for three charities
The retired couple, who have put on their dazzling light display for almost a decade, raise money for East Anglia Children's Hospices, Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity and Dreamflight
MPs Andrew Griffith and Barry Gardiner are among those calling for less Christmas lighting
Mrs Attlesey, 70, who said they caused a huge monthly power bill for them, said they did it to help the community and good causes.
She said: 'Cop26 has put the issue of climate change in people's minds, and I'm very proud to have always used LED lights on my house because they're more environmentally friendly.
'I would advise anyone else with Christmas lights to use the same as us. People are unlikely to scale back on what they buy, but they should use LEDs where possible.
Mrs Attlesey added: 'People understand why we do it so early - they love it. We're trying to help people, we're
