Edwards Christmas Village Brings Another Season of Holiday Cheer to Coastal Delaware

What began as a whimsical hobby back in 1991 has turned into anything but for local residents David and June Edwards. And for five days in December, that former hobby turned full blown way of life will once again be open to the general public at the couple's Lewes area property.

A unique collection begun more than a quarter century ago by the patriarch of the Edwards family, the annual Christmas Village has become a holiday tradition for many in the coastal Delaware region, with several hundred visitors once again expected to view the displays in 2017.

The Edwards' collection now totals nearly 400 miniature holiday displays. Some have been bought, some have been donated and some have been built by David Edwards himself.

Each one is special in its own way and has it's own unique spot in an outbuilding on the Edwards' property near the intersection of Plantation Road and Robinsonville Road in Lewes.

"We like to joke that what we have is a hobby that's gotten out of hand over the years," says June Edwards with a chuckle. "But we really get so much joy out of it every Christmas."

The parents of five and grandparents of seven, the Edwards love to bring joy to their local community. Also part-time clowns who go by the names of "Sunshine" and "Sweetheart" when on the job, they're happy go lucky souls who are constantly energized by the smiles and innocent giggles of children, as well as children at heart.

"We know that the holiday season can be a real struggle for many people, so we like to give back and do what we can," says "Sweetheart." "Seeing the look in the children's faces the first time they see the Christmas Village is really something special."

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