The Christmas Island display shines at the Maytown Assembly of God on Monday, Dec. 15, in these photos by photographer Ridley Hudson.
The dazzling display of lights and decorations is open every evening through Dec. 26. On Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, it is hosted with a cozy barn offering hot chocolate, coffee and Christmas cookies.
Christmas Island is free to visit.
It’s located at 2920 Tierney St. SW, Olympia, at the Maytown Assembly of God.
A history of Christmas Island is included on the church’s website: “Since Christmas Island left South Sound Shopping Mall in Lacey, Pastor George and his father Pops were the visionaries to keep this display in our community. Since 1998, it was displayed at Olympia Metro Church. This ministry has now moved with Pastor George to its new location at Maytown Assembly of God. It is now sponsored by Maytown Assembly of God and friends. At Maytown, it will have room to grow and become a greater witness to the truth of Christmas. It will be displayed during December annually beginning at dusk each evening. The heart of our Church is to provide a visible sign of what Christmas is really about — the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ. There is considerable cost involved in maintaining this historical sacred scene with its magnificent star and many angels on display.”
