Jackie and Mark Forbes on Stirling Boulevard in Tatton have been decorating their home for the holidays each year since 2012.

It's a family tradition for them and their children Abbey, 12 and Katie, 14 to not only decorate their house, but to drive around the neighbourhood and see everyone's exciting displays.

"We just add a little bit each year, so each year overall it's not expensive," Mrs Forbes said.

"We have solar during the day, so using the extra electricity at night kind of balances it out, and it's only one month a year so it's totally worth it."

Robert and Shirley O'Brien on Lyndoch Place in Bourkelands are renowned in the city for their extravagant Christmas display, which first began 16 years ago when they were gifted lights from a friend.

Their motivation to keep it going each year is simple: it's for the kids.

"I think cause our grandkids ... loved it when they were little, they dressed up in costume and ran around," Mrs O'Brien said.

"Also the kids that come here; we've had lots of nice comments from people who come by."

The O'Briens put different arrangements out in their yard each day, with their garage so full of supplies Mrs O'Brien keeps her car at a neighbours house across the road.

The couple is anticipating another busy Christmas Eve this year, planning to hand out lollies to the abundance of families passing by.

Wayne Sanbrook's house on Best Street has also been hugely popular this year - a pay-off for the local business owner after he dedicated all of October and "hundreds" of hours into building the set-up.

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Placing each individual light for the Christmas tree alone took roughly 16 hours, he said.

The more than 17,000 lights are configured to shine in time with holiday tunes using an online program. Passerby's can either get out of their car and enjoy the show up-close, or tune in via their car's radio.

Mr Sanbrook was first inspired to try out the display after seeing footage of similar light shows in the United States.

Since beginning four years ago his duplex has undergone a complete renovation, and he joked that a condition of buying the other side was that he could use the yard and roof for the lights.

Spending around $12,000 on the display over the years, Mr Sanbrook said it's all worth it just to "see the joy of people".

"People have left boxes of chocolates and gifts, people appreciate it," he said.

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