Wallis

The term originates in the Southern Suburbs of Sydney, Australia. The " Wallis " refers to an Australian man that refuses to participate in the spirit of Christmas. He will reject any form of decent decoration or ornament for his home. He will refuse to spread the Christmas cheer and this " Grinch " will only after much persuasion eventually decide to join in the joy of the festive season by rushing out and decorating his front yard with several inflatable christmas like creatures. The subject will be quite proud of his late decorating efforts and may boast and brag to his neighbours. The " Wallis " should be watched carefully and all decorations examined as he is not unaccustomed to gaining the odd decoration through ill gotten means. The Wallis will often walk with a limp having been attacked by a vicious Gold Fish in nearby Port Hacking.

As the candle carrying christmas carol children candidly cruised the streets of Caringbah they were amazed with the various lights and colours of the houses. However, as they approached the House on the corner with the black Ford parked out front they were dissapointed to see nothing but a pile of crumpled up plastic on the front lawn. The children said " I think that`s where the " Wallis " lives.

by Michael Hingerty December 8, 2006

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