I must declare my bias. I lived in and loved New Zealand and for Kiwis, Franklin Road in Ponsonby, Auckland, is the place to see the Christmas lights. Year after year the residents put on the most spectacular display of LEDs and all sort of models.
This is our 3rd Christmas in Melbourne and it was the first time we ventured out to The Boulevard to see the "Melbourne" version of Franklin Road. Judging by the number of houses that were decorated, the residents were probably less enthused compared to back home in Auckland.
Anyway, I'm all for a bit of festive atmosphere in this time of year. Yes, there won't be Christmas without Christ hence at the heart of it all, it is the Christian message that is important. Yet equally the message of love, joy and giving are so universal that everyone should be encouraged to reflect on.
