'Christmas Lights.'
Summer storms prevented me from getting out and viewing the wonderful Christmas Lights displays in my neighbourhood for two nights in a row, but thankfully the weather was kind to us last night. And below, you will find some awesome images to get you into the Spirit ofChristmas if you've not quite got there yet.
(This is my entry for the #beautifulsunday challenge, hosted by @ace108 and for #sublimesunday hosted by @c0ff33a)
Our first venue was the Uniting Church in Redcliffe. A beautiful nativity scene was displayed behind glass windows and as some of it was obscured, I only managed to get these first two images of Mary and Joseph and the three wise men bearing gifts for the baby Jesus.
Outside the church were many well lit displays.
An eight storied group of apartments is situared not far from the Uniting Church and they are very popular with the locals as all the residents decorate their apartments with colourful, Christmas themed lights.
The expected crowd of enthusiasts gathered on the footpaths enjoying the festive atmosphere and beautiful displays.
There was also a long line up of children waiting to see Santa in the foyer, so much so, that I couldn't get close enough to get any photos of him.
Aussie themes were evident along the front fence.
And a pod of dolpins swam along the opposite side of the fence.
Delightful scenes were being photographed outside a residents home in Redcliffe.
And kids lined up waiting for an opportunity to sit in Santas sleigh.
The entrance to this home was charming.
The owners had put hours of work into preapring these Christmas scenes.
A snowman, a teddy bear and three penguins waved at the crowds.
Interested onlookers made great silhouettes against the flickering, fluorescent lights.
Our next port of call was another Uniting Church but this one was situated in Deagon a few miles from Redcliffe.
Their displays were truly spectacular.
And more Aussie icons felt right at home amongst the glowing glitter of millions of lights.
Huge Christmas bells hung from palm trees.
Angels lifted their trumpets towards the skies to herald in the new born King.
Messages of Faith Hope and Love relayed the Christmas message to all.
Gifts wrapped with golden ribbons waited to be opened.
And the ginger bread family sang Christmas carols in the garden.
Koalas, kangaroos, emus, cockatoos, bilbys and pelicans joined in.
A wise man halted in his journey to seek further direction from the bright star which illuminated his way.
Before too long, he reached a humble manger which was his intended destination.
And there he found Mary, Joseph and the baby Jesus.
Children ran from scene to scene with youthful exhuberance and people stood in awe of the sights all around them.
Whatever their beliefs, faith, or ethnic background, all took advantage of the warm invitation to appreciate the effort that had gone into creating this welcoming and embracing Christmas Light extravaganza.
THANK YOU FOR VIEWING. HAVE A GREAT DAY.
MERRY CHRISTMAS FELLOW STEEMIANS!
