Sure, Halloween is the big one. But there’s a bird that keeps people stopping on the sidewalk well into November. Tom the Turkey, star of Turkey Tomfoolery Decoration, has been winning over trick-or-treaters-turned-turkey-watchers, and two longtime AtmosFANs have the proof.
First up is Chris H. of Roslindale, Massachusetts, who is no stranger to these profiles. Chris famously decorates for many holidays, including Easter to St. Patrick’s Day (you can read about that one here), and he always goes all-out. For Thanksgiving, Tom takes up residence in the doorway, strutting and goofing around for anyone who approaches the front steps. Up in the attic window, the inflatables from Balloon Parade: Thanksgiving Decoration keeps an eye on the whole street.
Chris admits Thanksgiving is a little calmer than his Halloween production, but the turkey doesn’t seem to mind. “Everyone loves watching the silly Turkey on our door,” Chris tells us. “Our house isn’t as crazy for Thanksgiving as Halloween but people love the digital decorations.”
Meanwhile, in South Jordan, Utah, another longtime AtmosFAN David T. proves you don’t need a whole-house production, or mind-blowing props, to stop traffic. (Although he’s done that, too, as you can see here.) His setup is a single window projection of Turkey Tomfoolery Decoration. It’s simple, but it’s clear and bright, and the warm orange glow makes Tom pop against the dark siding. The neighborhood has noticed.
“At first they are not sure what they are looking at when they drive or walk by,” David says. “I love to see their reactions to the shenanigans!”
Two different houses, two different approaches, and one very popular turkey.
How are you decorating for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or anything else? Show us by using this simple online submission form! Every submission will earn you points redeemable at the AtmosFX online store. And if you are selected as a future AtmosFAN of the Week, not only will you inspire fellow decorators around the world – you’ll earn a free decoration collection, too!
