Merry Christmas Lights

Twas the night before Christmas.......and we explored the Christmas lights.

It has become quite a tradition for us to take Mum around to see the Christmas lights and is something we all enjoy.

First, we have to see ours.

They aren't all that spectacular, bu are the start of our street, which we colloquially call "Christmas Street".

 

Each year we add something extra and this year it was "Skippy".

Not much has changed inside this time.

We've nearly reached saturation point with our decorations.

Our area of town is one of the most lit up, with the house just up the road winning the "Put Christmas in Your Street" competition.

Their next door neighbours added a good display as well, so it really is rather spectacular.

Several other houses in our street put up their lights and this year there were more than ever.  It makes it all rather festive.......and means that there is constant traffic going past enjoying the displays.

Another street behind us also has some impressive displays.  A favourite past time of ours is to go for a walk around the neighbourhood after dark to see them all.

This evening we drove around town for a couple of hours oohing and aahing over the various light shows.  

The most stunning sight is this tree totally festooned in white lights.  It was first decorated last year and this year they have added the large coloured star decorations.  So beautiful.

 Mum really enjoys it all, as do we. 

Tomorrow is a day of celebrating by spending time with family and friends.  It should be lovely.

Have a very Merry Christmas and a wonderful New Year.