'Concerned neighbor' wrote a mean letter criticizing woman's 'tacky' holiday decor — only for it to backfire hilariously
She was not planning on going all out for her Easter decorations, but after receiving the letter, she decided to do the opposite
'Kill them with kindness' seems to be Lori Perron's motto after she received a mean letter from a "concerned neighbor" regarding her Easter decorations. CBC News Nova Scotia (@cbcns) reporter Anjuli Patil went to Perron's house to cover the story. Perron, a resident of Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, received a letter in 2013 from an anonymous neighbor complaining about her previous decorations. According to the neighbor, they asked Lori not to put up her "tacky decorations" for the upcoming Easter holidays, since she has done enough during Halloween and Christmas. Lori's response to the neighbor's hatred was appreciated by the entire neighborhood. CBS News posted the video on its YouTube channel on April 3.
Perron was not planning on going all out for her Easter decorations, but after receiving the letter, she decided to do the opposite. The letter read, "Dear homeowners, before Easter comes, the community asks that you do not demoralize our subdivision and street with yet again [with] your very tacky decorations. Halloween and Christmas were enough. Perhaps you should consider that this area is a step above you," signed by a "concerned neighbor."
Lori was hurt by the letter, but eventually decided to make the decorations as tacky as possible. Her house was decorated with Easter eggs and bunnies galore, doing the exact opposite of what the letter asked of her. Lori felt that nobody had the right to make her feel like she was not good enough to live in a certain neighborhood.
People who heard Perron's story drove by the house to see the decorations for themselves and to support her. One woman admired Perron for standing up to the neighbor's bullying and supported Perron for being unashamedly herself. Another man said that he was pleased Perron went ahead and decorated her house the way she wanted to. It showed that she had a good sense of humor.
Even though Easter is not a federal holiday, it is still considered to be an important holiday in America. Perron's over-the-top decorations were a personal choice, but they are also a part of the American tradition. According to the National Retail Federation, the survey revealed that the "top planned purchases" would be candy (92%), food (90%), gifts (64%), decorations (53%), and clothing (51%). It is also estimated that people will spend at least $24.9 billion in total in 2026. The average spending of each shopper is estimated to be $195.59.
Despite the neighbor's cruel words, Perron invited them to her house for coffee or dinner with her and her family, so they could see that "life isn't that bad." CBS also reported that the Perrons were already planning how they were going to decorate their house for Independence Day next.
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