You need look no further than Thurgoona's Mclaren Boulevard to find the spirit of Christmas this festive season.
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Kevin Allitt enjoys putting a smile on residents' faces with his home's Christmas light display, and this year passers-by have the opportunity to spread the cheer even further.
Mr Allitt has put a donation box out the front of his decorated house, with all money raised going towards the Albury Wodonga Regional Cancer Centre.
After hearing the idea, his soon-to-be neighbour Bruce Gibbens then vowed to match any money raised.
It's a cause close to Mr Gibbens' heart after losing his wife Dianne to cancer and battling the disease himself.
While he's now in remission after fighting a lymphoma diagnosis, December 31 will mark four years since melanoma took Dianne.
"I thought it was a wonderful idea because I support the cancer hospital as well," Mr Gibbens said.
"My wife passed away at the hospital and every year we try to raise money for the hospital.
"I said to Kevin, whatever you make, we'll match it.
"Everyone's been touched by it."
Mr Gibbens has previously helped raise over $10,000 for the Albury Wodonga Regional Cancer Centre in conjunction with the Riverina Sports Car club through the Chiltern Cancer Cruise in 2017.
He admitted he's impressed by Mr Allitt's festive display, which has been in the works since last Christmas.
Rudolph, the Star of David, a nativity scene and cone towers are just some of the things you might find nestled in the lights.
Mr Allitt said while he's put up the decorations before, this is the largest display he's ever created.
The lights were also turned on earlier than usual this year, with the switch being flipped on the last Saturday in November after they were installed by Mr Allitt and his son.
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"I like putting the Christmas lights up for the kids," Mr Allitt said.
"Maralyn (wife) and I were talking about it and thought we may as well put a bucket out there and donate something to charity.
"I made the bucket and put some cement on the bottom to weigh it done.
"When it's all over and done we'll give it to the cancer centre, cut the wire and say here, that's all yours."
Mr Gibbens said the neighbours were already looking to make the Christmas decorations a tradition on the street.
"Christmas is a good part of the year," he said.
"It brightens the kids eyes up and puts a smile on their faces.
"Kevin's going to be a great neighbour when we move in next year.
"We're growing a good friendship."
