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One of the most beautiful displays in Northern California is the Sassman Memory Farm, located just south of Sacramento. About 1/2 of an acre of Earl and Judy Sassman's home is transformed into a beautiful display of lights. Earl, who retired this year, put up over 100,000 lights in the front and back yards of their home. The displays include a pair of tractors, moving reindeer and a 5 foot angel on top of a 33 foot tree. It is said that in a wind storm, the angel spins around like a weather vane, but always comes back, facing the house. This wonderful display of lights can be seen from Interstate 5. It started about 10 years ago, in memory of their daughter who died of cancer. Earl and Judy say it's a way of talking to their daughter. Visitors can stop by and enjoy a cup of hot cider. They can also fill out a wooden ornament and place it on one of the trees, in memory of a loved one who passed away. So far, there are a total of 5 memory trees. A special "thank you" to Earl and Judy Sassman for giving us a chance to remember our loved ones during the holiday season.