The Usual Christmas light thread for 2011

gourmetmumma 6 December 2011 6 December 2011 10

Yet again I’m searching for some cool Christmas lights displays I can take the kids to see…

Can anyone recommend houses or particular streets that get into the Christmas spirit and cover their houses with an insane number of pretty lights??

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10 Responses to The Usual Christmas light thread for 2011

farnarkler 7:31 pm 07 Dec 11

An update on Macumba place Kaleen. The grapevine tells me that a couple of families aren’t talking to each other so it may not be a group effort this year.

Spykler 7:04 pm 07 Dec 11

Tennyson st in Forrest looks the goods this year. Also, hearing from co-workers that Amagula ave in Ngunnawal is a non-starter this year…That’s a pity if its true.

gourmetmumma 5:42 pm 07 Dec 11

Thanks guys….a friend told me about the world record house that’s crazy stuff! Will definitely go & see it though.
Thanks again 🙂

Mothy 2:42 pm 07 Dec 11

Kim63 said :

3 Tennyson Street, Forrest, which won the Guinness World record overnight for the most number of lights on a domestic building.

Saw them on the Today show this morning. What’s the crowding like to see it?

gecko 12:44 pm 07 Dec 11

Can I give a plug for http://christmaslightsau.com/map/ACT/CANBERRA

If you find any new locations or want to add your comments you can. Photo uploads are currently not working but if you want to add a photo now you can by emailing christmas [at] opshop.org

dpm 12:42 pm 06 Dec 11

Kim63 said :

3 Tennyson Street, Forrest, which won the Guinness World record overnight for the most number of lights on a domestic building.

Dropped by there last night. Wow!! And synced to the Xmas music playing.

JazzyJess 12:21 pm 06 Dec 11

Try these places: http://www.achievesuccess.com.au/christmas/christmas_activities/christmas_lights_canberra.htm. I can vouch for the Ngunnawal entries. There is also a church group doing a bus tour: http://www.canberratimes.com.au/eventdetails/christmas-lights-annual-tour/61352.aspx

Kim63 11:53 am 06 Dec 11

3 Tennyson Street, Forrest, which won the Guinness World record overnight for the most number of lights on a domestic building.

luther_bendross 11:11 am 06 Dec 11

+1 for Slavin Place in Gordon. Last year was excellent, walking room only, a band (I believe the Salvos), et al. BYO sneaky beer whilst the kids run rampant.

carnardly 10:27 am 06 Dec 11

http://www.canberratimes.com.au/news/local/news/general/dads-christmas-dazzle/2382342.aspx

and if you google christmas lights canberra, you will find lists of houses that nominate they have displays. They are usually done by radio stations.

There are usually good displays at Slavin Place Gordon, Bissenberger street Kambah and a few others.

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