RESIDENTS appear to be going full out when it comes to Christmas lights at their homes this year, and parents will have plenty of opportunity to treat their kids to the spectacular sights.

One special venue will be 43 Musselcracker in Meerensee, where the homeowner has pulled out all the stops to benefit a number of charities.

What started out as small festive season decorating to make Christmas special for the family has steadily grown to a much-anticipated annual tradition, getting bigger and better every year as more lights and decorations are added.

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From Monday 15 December until the night before Christmas, visitors will be welcome to stroll through the garden wonderland between 7pm and 9pm.

Entry fee is a toy, puzzle, book or any other small gift that will go to the under-privileged via Dice/Suzuki, Archways Centre and iKaya Likababa.

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Children get the chance to meet Santa and the Grinch, have a sleigh ride, and give Santa a letter, while there will be a cash shop where small gifts, ice cream, coffee, cold drinks and sweet treats are sold.

• Watch the attached video to see how spectacular the Christmas garden looks – even before its completion.

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