Christmas Lights

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I'm not an intolerant jerk, I just don't like light on MY property. I could care less what he does to his things. I have no problem with everyone in the world having their silly, superficial, wasteful Christmas, I respect their right to do it, I had merely hoped that my right to not have lights might be respected.

Blanket over the window for the win. I will come and go from the back for a month. He can have his stupid lights.

So is the duplex constructed in such a way that it's like two houses side by side connected at one wall and you each have your own little front gate or lawn with separate entrances? If so, I wouldn't think it's appropriate for him to extend his decorations to your side. If it's a joint facade with one entrance, he should have at least consulted you. If you don't let him know how you feel (which you can do kindly) he'll never know it bothers you and you'll develop resentment. He'll also potentially do it for years to come if he thinks you're ok with it.

I enjoy the spirit behind Christmas lights and decorating even though a lot of it is tasteless. However, I wouldn't want someone else decorating my house. I think the ideal situation would be to 1) let it go this year to maintain neighborly relations; 2) make it clear you won't tolerate it next year. If you want to be non-confrontational, you might send your neighbor a card with a note saying something like, "I understand you thought the building would look better with both sides decorated, but next time, please ask me first."