'You can't miss it': Elder's glowing house helps brighten the holidays in Dawson City, Yukon

The spirit of the season is strong in Dawson City, Yukon and Jim Bob Titus's house has a lot to do with that.

Every holiday season, the Tr'ondk Hwch'inFirst Nation elder decorates his houseand yard with hundreds of twinkling lightsand festive displays.

Titus didn't want to be interviewed by CBC News but he didn't mindhis hard work getting some attention.

Local residents say they appreciate Titus's Christmas spirit.

Shauna Kormendysaid she's known Titusher whole life, and that he hasa heart of gold.

"He's the kindest man you'll ever meet," Kormendy said.

Kormendy lives outside oftown but says thatevery time she goes into town to work, shop, or visit people, she always makes a point to drive by Titus's house.

"Its beautiful," said Kormendy. "You can't miss it."

Local business owner Allison Menzies said Titusalways comes into her store to shop for stickers and he always arrives with a smile as bright as his house.

She said she is amazed at the dedication and love Titus has for creating incredible displays, yearafter year.

Rosinni Zamora calls Titus's place"one of the best houses that we've seen this Christmas."

"You know, it brings light in this little town," she said.

Originally from the Philippines, Zamora said this will be her second Christmas in Dawson. She said people in the Philippines celebrate Christmas differently, but somethings arethe same:alot of Christmas trees, and a lot of Christmas lights.

Zamora said she too also makes a point ofdrivingby Titus's house any chance she gets.

"There were tons of Christmas trees [and] Christmas lights starting by September," Zamora said. "So it was really good for us, like the Filipino community, to see something like that."

Like the holiday season, Titus's Christmas lights are only around for a short time.

Then his house becomes just like any other on his street at least untilHalloween rolls around.