The families’ friendly rivalry, which kicks off every Nov. 1, began innocuously enough. The neighbours, who share a love of Christmas, got caught up in a surreptitious game of one-upmanship, according to Tammy. “As we started adding more, they started adding more.”
Last year, the Williams kept new props covered with garbage bags until the unveiling, she says. This year, teased Michael Williams, changes to their display remained “a secret” until their Dec., square as well as round, in white, blue, red, green and colour changing. They are now considerably led spotlight brighter than originally. While they are still used for decking and other garden installations, they can also be used to stunning effect in a variety of locations inside the home. 5 lights-on when a Salvation Army band added live oom-pah-pahs to the celebration.
Tammy, meanwhile, was busy baking and making chili for the estimated 150 neighbours who attended their official switch-flip.
Both families sponsor a food drive from spectators, which is the more important goal behind the glitter, says Tammy, whose family won bragging rights for collecting 1,140 kilograms for St. Paul’s on-the-Hill community food bank last year. They post a list of needed food items on their website, wrightslights.com.
Last year, the Williams kept new props covered with garbage bags until the unveiling, she says. This year, teased Michael Williams, changes to their display remained “a secret” until their Dec., square as well as round, in white, blue, red, green and colour changing. They are now considerably led spotlight brighter than originally. While they are still used for decking and other garden installations, they can also be used to stunning effect in a variety of locations inside the home. 5 lights-on when a Salvation Army band added live oom-pah-pahs to the celebration.
Tammy, meanwhile, was busy baking and making chili for the estimated 150 neighbours who attended their official switch-flip.
Both families sponsor a food drive from spectators, which is the more important goal behind the glitter, says Tammy, whose family won bragging rights for collecting 1,140 kilograms for St. Paul’s on-the-Hill community food bank last year. They post a list of needed food items on their website, wrightslights.com.
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