What began with a few Christmas lights and baubles has grown over years for some Noosa residents to become major productions that bring joy to many and even raise funds for charity.
Across Noosa residents have spent countless hours turning their homes into Christmas displays that are lit up each night for the enjoyment of others.
Alan Myers began decorating his house about 15 years ago for his grandchildren. Now his grandchildren are aged in their twenties but each year for about three weeks he sets to making his Carramar Street house a spectacle that attracts 100-150 children each night.
As the years have gone on Alan has added more structures with this year’s main attraction a mechanical Santa that sings Christmas carols.
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Nearby at Pickering Court, Tewantin, Lee Marsden has recently completed her Christmas extravaganza for the 22nd year in a practice that began in grief in New Zealand.
“My mother died in the Christmas week,“ she said. “It was to bring joy back in my life.“
Now Lee brings joy to many lives through her extraordinary efforts and raises money through donations from visitors for the Katie Rose Cottage where she volunteers.
“My mother and sister both died in hospital. If there’d been a place like Katie Rose I’d have put them there. It’s a wonderful, peaceful place,“ she said.
With only a little help from a friend to wind the lights around the trees and from a neighbour who helps with the roof Lee works for two months to set up her display.
“I love it,“ she said. “The joy you see on the the children’s faces.“
Let us know where to find the best decorated houses in Noosa this Christmas. Email newsdesk@noosatoday.com.au
