Air Force families at Florida base ordered to strip early Christmas lights from homes by ‘Grinch’ management corp.

Air Force families at Tyndall Air Force Base in Florida were ordered by Balfour Beatty Communities, which manages their privatized housing, to remove Christmas decorations displayed before Thanksgiving. The company's directive stated that holiday decorations should only be displayed within 30 days of the respective holiday, citing a need to maintain a neat and consistent appearance in the community. The order, titled "One Holiday at a Time…," sparked outrage and mockery among military members and veterans, who accused the management company of being a "Grinch." Air Force officials clarified that the directive originated from Balfour Beatty and not the Air Force itself, and that such community standards can vary by installation due to differing lease agreements and privatized housing management. Balfour Beatty defended the policy as common practice in rental communities and homeowners' associations, aiming to keep neighbo... download the app to read more