‘They suck’: Aussies fire up over Adelaide’s ‘povo’ Chrissy decorations

Adelaide’s Christmas decorations – fun or embarrassing and joyless? See what our readers have been saying on this hot-button issue.

Christmas decorations in Rundle Mall. Feeling joyful yet?

When wandering through our city streets are you left feeling lifted and full of the Christmas spirit? Or are the decorations around town leaving you uninspired and lacking in joy?

On Monday, the owner of a prestigious event co-ordination company slammed Adelaide city’s Christmas decorations, calling them “drab” and “years past its due date.”

Owner of Atmosphere Events, Sam Rice, described this year’s Christmas tree on Victoria Square and the Rundle Mall decorations as “uninspired”.

“Yeah, it does look povo, it really does,” he said.

The issue sparked a robust discussion on Advertiser.com.au and our social media pages while a poll found 83% of readers thought they were indeed ‘povo’.

Here’s what you’ve been saying.

If you’d like to join the conversation, vote in the poll, post a comment below or head to our Facebook page to tell us what you think.

DEFINITELY LOST THE MAGIC

Rebecca

Definitely lost the magic … wish we could do Christmas bigger and brighter like we used to. I remember the magic of the Magic Cave when I was little … now it’s just sparse and not magical at all. We need to take a leaf out of Belfast in Ireland’s … create some sparkle again

Julie

It might look great at night but who is in the city at night strolling around without getting attacked? Also, we might have the pageant, but what happened to the tinsel this year? The sparkle was missing, just like on this tree.

Lorraine

I know times are tough but that's awful

The tree in Victoria Square.

Kerry

Hate that tree – no joy, scrap the bloody thing

LMH Metal Works

For the amount they rip us off in taxes and revenue, what the hell is that rubbish … seriously Adelaide WTF

Kelly

That’s what inflation looks like.

Kat

Well I mean … Truth hurts sometimes

@jacquiroseee

It’s the wish version of Sydney

A series of large inflatable Santas are part of Rundle Mall's 2023 Christmas decorations.

Anna

looks like its caught some sort of medical condition😆

@azzler.s.d

Caged misery

@suepaterson411

Looks like a depressing tree the council would use in Elizabeth. ️

Jamie

Looks like it’s collected rubbish from the wind.

Jenine

Somewhat undercooked, definitely.

Magical?

Joyful?

#FIRST WORLD PROBLEMS

@mrs.sarah.powerll

It looks povo, but definitely better than nothing at all! #firstworldproblems

Abbey

When Sydney has a pageant we can talk about who has a better tree 😅

@iamfazz2

Sometimes less is more, but really a 1st world problem folks!

@_thesweetgreek_

Our tree lights up with different artwork light installations. But seriously, there’s a lot more happening in the world than worrying about a tree right?

Trish

Well feel free to splash your own cash if you think it’s so drab

Christmas tree and lights at Waterloo Place, London. So pretty!

ON A SLIGHTLY MORE POSITIVE NOTE …

Justin

The chicken wire mesh on the Adelaide tree is a nice touch.

Rosemary

At least we are lucky enough to have them

Tracy

At least they won’t get stolen

What do you think? Join the conversation in the comments below . . .

Originally published as ‘They suck’: Aussies fire up over Adelaide’s ‘povo’ Chrissy decorations