Giving her a run for her money, Picnic Point’s Annie Quebec, 67, has been hosting her own front yard Christmas displays with nine ‘Santas’ for 28 years.
Starting the tradition to bring joy to her own four children, Mrs Trad has since welcomed 11 grandchildren and one great-grandchild, with grandson David, 27, saying Christmas Day and Boxing Day are the highlights of the year since those are the days the whole family comes together at the home of ‘Teta’ (Lebanese for grandma).
“There is always a large Christmas tree, lights and a Nativity scene in the front yard,” David said.
“Throughout the year, family members drop off new decorations to her which she incorporates with all of the rest that she’s collected over the years.
“She is the matriarch of our family and we always looked so forward to Christmas growing up because she made it special and we still do.
“There will be about 35 family members coming together this year and looking forward to swapping gifts, playing Christmas games and enjoying not only my grandma’s Christmas display but also her cooking which she does all by herself; we can’t wait to tuck into her Middle Eastern feast.”
Mrs Quebec started fielding inquiries from passersby in October as to when her ‘Santas’ were returning.
“I love making people happy and my two grandchildren, aged 11 and 15, love to take part, handing out lollies to children and just making sure the Christmas spirit is alive and well,” she said.
