Each year our local community newspaper prints a list of homes decorated for Christmas. One “not to miss” we were told, was down at the sleepy little village of Waikawa Beach. On arrival, the first thing we saw was this huge “tree” glowing in the dark.
This display was a little different to the norm, and was made up of lots of frames, where the characters appear to busily move about, full of activity.
We watched as the helicopter went on it’s way, Santa climbed a ladder, a skier busy on the slopes, elves loading Santa’s sleigh, and a little alien popped out of a spaceship. There were things happening everywhere!
Christmas display at Waikawa Beach
Back in town again we checked out another display on our list. And as it happened, it was the home of fellow Menz Shed member, Phil. He likes to come and talk to the visitors when they arrive, and told us the sad tale of thieves coming back in the dead of night who made off with some of his display last year.
Lights up at Phil’s home
The home owners who do these displays are to be commended, they bring wonder and joy to visitors over the festive season.
2 comments:
Rather stunning. We travelled to the neighbouring town of Lithgow last year to see a spectacular display, all in time to music played on an FM radio station. They had a very similar tree. Apparently there is a large tree here in town that has 3km of lights strung though it. It is owned by an electrician. We hope to go and find it tomorrow night.
Beautiful. When our kids were little we would drive around all the Christmas lights. Now still love seeing the lights in our travels, but don't make a special trip - although, each year we probably should.Merry Christmas Jenny and Robin.
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