 More than 2,000 tiny amber and white lights (which used just a third of the wattage of pre-1973 strings of lights), as well as braided gold-colored rope and large gold ornaments, were used.The Pageant of Peace continued to feature just 57 trees, but there was competition over the nativity scene (which was no longer part of the festival).Barkdoll's Christian Heritage Association provided a creche with high plaster figures and no live animals.