Chandeliers, glittering stars and sparkling red globes are among the designs illuminating 31 Viennese streets in an effort to bring festive cheer to struggling retailers. The capital has boosted spending on its end-of-year light displays as Austria's economy flounders. "Lights are important because the pre-Christmas period is simply a crucial time for retailers," explains Dieter Steup, representative of the Vienna economic chamber. IMAGES AND SOUNDBITES