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Festival of lights in Seymour

By Faith Macale

Dec 15, 2023

Christmas street: Lightwood Ave’s Christmas lights can be seen from a distance as soon as the sun goes down. Photo: Faith Macale Photo by Faith Macale

You can just feel the festive joy as parts of Seymour transform into a Christmas wonderland, with residents decorating their properties for the holiday season.

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Bright lights and festive blow-up decorations catch the eye and instrumental Christmas carols echo as people gather to marvel at the beautiful sights.

The Telegraph’s Faith Macale strolled around Lightwood Ave to take in the residents’ displays in all their glory.

Merry and bright: Using a big pole to make a Christmas tree out of lights is a fun and creative way to celebrate the holidays. Photo: Faith Macale Photo by Faith Macale

Sparkle and shine: This house has a dedicated seat for Santa, ready for when he arrives from the North Pole. Photo: Faith Macale Photo by Faith Macale

Making spirits bright: Enter the lawn and hear Christmas carols playing as you marvel at the sight of Christmas magic. Photo: Faith Macale

Deck the halls: Santa and his reindeer counting down the days until Christmas. Photo: Faith Macale Photo by Faith Macale

Creative: The nutcracker hangs around the lawn to protect the home. Photo: Faith Macale Photo by Faith Macale

Unexpected treat: Who would’ve thought Santa would be around to bring out kebabs at Christmas? Photo: Faith Macale Photo by Faith Macale

Festive favourite: It’s not an Australian Christmas without a kangaroo in a Santa hat. Photo: Faith Macale Photo by Faith Macale

Yuletide glee: A home in Halpin St has Christmas lights in the flower beds. Photo: Faith Macale Photo by Faith Macale

Yule log: A homeowner on Delatite Rd wrapped their trees in lights for a creative take on Christmas trees. Photo: Faith Macale Photo by Faith Macale

Polar express: A miniature train displayed on one of the properties on Lightwood Ave. Photo: Faith Macale Photo by Faith Macale

Homeowner Kylie Lynch said Lightwood Ave would be holding a barbecue and photo ops with Santa Claus on Saturday, December 23.

Funds raised from the barbecue will be donated to the SES.

By Faith Macale

Cadet journalist

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