The best of Camden and Wollondilly Christmas light spectacular

Camden and Wollondilly shire’s best Christmas lights are received council awards in recognition of their creative festive spirit.

Camden and Wollondilly shire’s best Christmas lights are received council awards in recognition of their creative festive spirit.

Camden and Wollondilly shire councils with displays in Ellis Lane, Appin, Mt Annan and Wilton dominating the awards.

Camden Christmas Lights Competition best novelty display by Boush Abraham. Picture: Brett Atkins.

The winner of Camden Christmas Lights Competition best novelty display Boush Abraham, of Ellis Lane, said Christmas was a special time of year.

“It is really rewarding to be recognised as winner after eight weeks of working very hard creating the display,” he said. “Christmas is something which has been special since I was little and a Christmas lights display is a special way to give back.”

With nearly 30,000 light bulbs and eight weeks of manual labour to set up the display, Mr Abraham said raising money for the Shining Star Foundation was worth all the effort.

“The big reward is the huge smiles you see on children as they view the display,” he said

Christine Lancaster and Shayden Wadley embracing the Christmas spirit outside their Narellan Vale home. Picture: Carmela Roche.

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Wollondilly Mayor Judith Hannan said the Christmas spirit was powering through the shire.

“The Christmas Lights competition is a highlight on the Wollondilly calendar, with many residents driving around with their families to admire the beautiful displays,” she said.

“There are some creative and inspiring entries on show this year.”

A Christmas light display sparkling in Oran Park. Picture: Carmela Roche.

To admire Mr Abraham’s display, visit 14 Baldwin Close, Ellis Lane. The best streets in Macarthur include The Rapids, Mt Annan and Beatty Street, Wilton.

Camden Christmas Lights Competition — Winners

Best Lit Category: Donna and Ian Moore of The Whitewater, Mount Annan and Ben Bekesi of Moyengully Avenue, Mount Annan;

Best Novelty Category: Boush Abraham of Baldwin Close, Ellis Lane and Michael and Elizabeth Sinfield of Deep Pool Way, Mount Annan;

Best Street Category: The Rapids, Mount Annan;

Best Non Residential/Commercial Category: Miss Lushes Lashes; and

People’s Choice Category: Warren Bishop of Chain-O-Ponds, Mount Annan (2,026 likes).

Amelia Carstens with Santa outside their Oran Park Christmas light display, raising funds for the The Children's Hospital at Westmead. Picture: Carmela Roche.

Wollondilly Christmas Lights Competition — Winners

Best Lit Small House & Garden: Sarah Anderson, Silverdale

Best Lit Large House & Garden: Andrew Kelly, Wilton

Best Lit House, Senior Citizen: Trevor Hughes, Tahmoor

Best Novelty Theme: Ken and Joy Rope, Bargo

Best Commercial/Retail Premises: Picton Valley Motel

Best Street: Beatty Street, Wilton

Judges Award: Chris Hunt, Appin

Judges Award: Melissa Sneddon, Tahmoor

Judges Award: Ryan and Melissa Tague, Picton

Judges Encouragement Award: Andrew and Teresa, Bargo

Grand Champion: Andrew Kelly, Wilton