PHOTOS: Christmas displays make spirits bright

One of the buildings at Kristie and Charles Bells’ is decorated like a gingerbread house. The Bells, of 101 Kennerly Road in Phil Campbell, boast an extensive Christmas display and circular drive. They coordinate with Christmas with the McCollums to hold a special night to greet visitors the same night the McCollums hold their Meet and Treat night.

The Childers’ son and daughter-in-law, Tyler and Erica, have their own large Christmas display at 3542 Duncan Creek Road in Russellville, complete with a light show synched to songs they’ve pre-selected.

Tyler and Erica’s large display, inspired by the display Tyler’s parents have, is something they build on each year. Some of their pieces belonged to Tyler’s grandmother, who loved Christmas.

Rowan Nichols visits Santa at Christmas at the Bells.

Terry and Regina Childers have a large Christmas display at their home, 317 Stony Brook Drive, in Russellville. It’s visible from Highway 43, on the way out of town toward the Shoals. The Childers have their lights set up to flash in sync to the music playing in each person’s car when tuned to a certain radio station.

Adam McCollum as Buzz Lightyear greets visitors during Christmas with the McCollums’ annual Meet and Treat night.

Tyler and Lindsey Skinner, as Woody and Rex, help greet visitors.

Rayleigh Alchimowicz visits Santa at the Bells’ home.

Addie Brooke Skinner as Bo Beep from Toy Story greets visitors with her aunt, Leslie McCollum, as Jessie.

The Bells’ daughter Zoey and her friend, Laci McCauley, help out during the special greet night.