You light up my Sandbaai

Residents who have lived in Sandbaai for more than a decade are no doubt familiar with the ‘Christmas House’ found at 7 Piet Retief Crescent.

Each December for the past 16 years, André van Eyssen and his wife, Joy, have adorned their property with Christmas lights, reindeer, sleighs, carriages (handmade by Henk Marais), and other festive items for their neighbours and passers-by to enjoy.

This December marks the 17th year that this tradition has been upheld, and the first year that André has done it on his own as Joy has sadly passed away.

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