GEORGE NEWS & VIDEO - "My Christmas light display this year is even better than last year. I introduced a theme which is round shapes and it is giving even more pleasure to children as well as grown-ups," says Johan van Greunen, owner of one of George's 'Christmas light castles' in Merriman Street.
"Last week Thursday I even heard visitors with an Irish accent admiring the display.
"In the spirit of goodwill I introduced myself and was told that they landed in South Africa the day before visiting family in George, and were told that they must visit the Christmas lights in Merriman Street and those of my son's house in Newton Street."
Five years ago Johan, who is a mechanic at MTO Forestry, decided he was going to match his wife Susan’s magnificent indoor Christmas decorations.
"It was inside so only family and friends could enjoy it. That is when I decided that I wanted more people to share the joy with us, and I started decorating the outside of the house."
Asked if he is a big fan of Eskom Johan laughed. "No these are LED lights which use a minimal amount of electricity. I only buy the twinkling strings lights and make all the shapes myself."
Watch a video below.
Another Christmas light castle in Newton Street.
Johan van Greunen of Merriman Street says this year his Christmas lights are even better. Photos: Myron Rabinowitz.
PHOTOS & VIDEO: MYRON RABINOWITZ, GEORGE HERALD JOURNALIST
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