PEOPLE EXCLUSIVE – The holidays are about to get a big dose of radiant light! In PEOPLE’s exclusive first look of The Great Christmas Light Fight‘s upcoming eighth season (above), which premieres on Dec. 9, the competition series takes viewers on a tour of the most creative and over-the-top holiday displays across the country. The trailer promises “a ride full of surprises” while giving fans a brief glimpse into some of the wild and whimsical creations judges Taniya Nayak and Carter Oosterhouse will be visiting.