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Scary House in Norwich

11/1/2014

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In every community there is always one house that is favoured by every ghost and goblin, or these days by a super hero or a pop star, at Halloween. Whether known for giving out great treats or wearing  amazing and freighting costumes. This holds true in the town of Norwich. For the last six years, Peter Luciani Senior and Peter Luciani Junior have set up their home at 39 Stover Street in Norwich with elaborate Halloween decorations. It usually takes them about two weeks to set up before the big day. Peter Luciani Senior explained that while living in Brantford, Ontario he owned a business, Luciani Fruit Market, where he had a haunted barn. So when he and his family moved to Norwich elven years ago, he used the same decorations. Over the years both Peters kept adding bigger and more elaborate decorations like a ferris wheel and a smoke making machine.
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Peter Luciani Jr. (in front) and Peter Luciani Sr. set up Halloween decorations a week early
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Halloween decorations in front of the Luciani house
PicturePeter Luciani Jr. making final preparations on Halloween

The Luciani duo go all out for all seasons; they have lights set up in their backyard at Christmas and they set off fireworks during May 24 weekend.

Check out the Gallery of photos for the freighting pictures on Halloween night.
Last year the family saw about 400 children. “Cars were lined up; kids were coming in [to get their treats] then going back in the cars and driving off.” Peter Luciani Senior explained. The idea is not to scare the children too much but “figuring out ways to scare the adults” Peter Luciani Junior stated; “it’s all in fun.”

On Halloween night, the finishing touches were made and the extraordinary show was displayed. Sounds effects were also part of the celebrations with the theme song of "Ghostbusters" playing in the background along with spooky sounds of groans, screams and and cackles. They even had shadows of what look like four people slowing crawling at the window. According to Peter Senior,  the effect was done using a projector. Peter Junior stood beside a witch's cauldron were Halloween treats were stored, probably to ensure that Trick or Treaters knew it was safe to stick their hands in to retrieve their goodies.

The Luciani duo go all out for all seasons; they have lights set up in their backyard at Christmas and they set off fireworks during May 24 weekend.


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Pyro display at 39 Stover Street
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Display of pumpkins that lit up in sync with music

Check out the Gallery of photos for the freighting pictures on Halloween night.
2 Comments
Peter Luciani
11/5/2014 12:34:37 pm

It looks great! Thank you

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Heather Rennalls link
11/8/2014 09:07:40 am

Glad you like it. Had a few positive comments from others about your decorations; great job!

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