Another reason to pay your bills on time

Scrooge might be the most well-known Christmas curmudgeon but he’s not the only embodiment of dyspeptic holiday spirit.

Public officials in the northern Maryland town of Thurmont are “threatening to publicly identify residents who are behind on their electric bills if those same people put up power-soaking Christmas light displays” this year, says an NBC report.

According to the story, some households in Thurmont are way behind on their utility bills but still put up holiday lights, which will only add to their delinquent payments. Bah-humbugging Thurmont officials apparently want to shame people to pay up before they light up.

If you’re looking for ways to reduce how much you’ll spend to power your holiday display, read “LED Lights Are the Bright Choice for the Holidays” and watch our video (above).