Carnes Christmas House opens in Menifee Dec. 7

Each December, thousands of visitors line up to walk through the Carnes Christmas House. File photos

A holiday tradition continues this month when the Carnes Christmas House opens to the public every night from Dec. 7 through Dec. 28.

Chris and Mary Carnes have opened their elaborately decorated home at 30035 Calle Pompeii every December for the last 25 years. In addition to being fully decorated on the outside, the inside of the home features thousands of miniature Victorian villages, brightly decorated Christmas trees and animated figures. The public is welcome to view the inside of the house from 6-9 p.m. each night, with the home opening at 5 p.m. for those with special needs.

In addition, Santa and Mrs. Claus are available for visits outside the house. The Carnes family asks only for a donation of non-perishable food items to donation to the Menifee Community Cupboard. This year, they are also accepting new, unwrapped toys for the Spark of Love program.

Here's a link to a 2017 story on the Carnes family and their Christmas House.