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.