The creator of a well-loved Rutland Christmas tradition thought he was going to downsize the event this year, but it kept growing.

About 70 houses are decorated for the holiday season along Collison Road, Gramiak Road and Mary Court, forming a giant candy cane for the annual Candy Cane Lane.

Creator Damjan Madjar said the project started with a friend, and the pair hand delivered letters in October, in preparation for the event, but it wasn香蕉视频直播檛 met with much success.

The following year had more participants, and it香蕉视频直播檚 been growing every year since, he said.

But it香蕉视频直播檚 been getting tougher to stay involved, Madjar said, as he香蕉视频直播檚 been focusing on his company and was in China for the last two months. His sister has been handing out letters to help him out.

However, despite the busy time of the season, Madjar said there are more lights this year, and new neighbours with their children are getting involved.

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Donations will be accepted for the to the Central Okanagan Community Food Bank at a food bin on the corner of Gramiak and Collison Roads. The event tends to hit around the 10,000 pound mark each year in donations, he said.

And the neighbourhood is just your average, every day, working class.

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Candy Cane Lane lights will be on display every night until Jan. 1.

In the next few years, Madjar is considering asking for the public香蕉视频直播檚 assistance for help, in order to help the elderly in the neighbourhood set up lights and to keep the event going as it continues to grow.

carli.berry@kelownacapnews.com
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