This year the
Myer Christmas windows are a celebration of all things Aussie, from iconic Luna Park to a backyard barbecue, paddle pools and a Hills Hoist. The traditional windows are an automated 3D display based on a stunning children's book by Australian author, Corinne Fenton and illustrator Marjorie Crosby-Fairall called, "One Christmas Eve."
One Christmas Eve - image taken by writer
Aussie Christmas - image taken by writer
"One Christmas Eve" is a magical story based in 1968, about a young girl named Bella when she visits her family for Christmas in St Kilda, Melbourne. Bella and her grandpa visit Luna Park together and Bella dreams that she flies away on a magic carousel horse across the night sky.
Fun in the city - image taken by writer
The story books make the perfect accompaniment to a visit to the Christmas windows and available to purchase at Myers and various bookshops across the country.
Magic moments - image taken by writer
The Christmas windows themselves are filled with amazing details from the story including 5000 figurines which took an impressive 17 000 hours to create. Be sure to look out for Santa and his reindeer flying across the sky and teddy enjoying a ride on the backyard swingset.
Fairy Floss seller - image taken by writer
The Myer Christmas windows are a fun tradition which change from year to year, making it a popular place for young and old to enjoy the spirit of the Christmas season. In 2016-2017, "One Christmas Eve" will be on display in both Myer Bourke St, Melbourne and Myer Queen Street Mall, Brisbane until January 5.
Luna Park - image taken by writer
